Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke
Sir Oliver Goonetilleke, GCMG, KCVO, KBE (Sinhala:ශ්රිමත් ඔලිවර් ගුණතිලක) (20 October 1892 – 17 December 1978) was an important figure in the gradual independence of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from Britain, and became the third Governor-General of Ceylon (1954-1962). He was the first Ceylonese individual to hold the vice-regal post.
Read more about Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke: Early Life, Politics, First Ceylonese Governor-General, Later Life, Honours
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