D. S. Senanayake
D. S. Senanayake was the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, serving from 1947 until his death in 1952. He played a pivotal role in the country's transition to independence from British rule and was instrumental in shaping the early years of the newly independent nation. Senanayake is often referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' for his contributions to Sri Lanka's political landscape during a critical period of nation-building.
Born on Jun 20, 1884 (140 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 7.62 | 0.64% | +10% | 21,413,249 | 150,508 | $84,000 | 590$ |
| Totals | 8 | 21,413,249 | 150,508 | $84,000 | 590$ |
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D. S. Senanayake was a prominent leader during the political freedom era in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake was the first Prime Minister of independent Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake was the first Prime Minister of independent Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake was a prominent leader during the political freedom era in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake attended the religious ceremony at the Sri Dharma Kirtthi Arama temple in Kollupitiya to commemorate Independence Day.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake attended the religious ceremony at the Sri Dharma Kirtthi Arama temple in Kollupitiya to commemorate Independence Day.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake attended the religious ceremony at the Sri Dharma Kirtthi Arama temple in Kollupitiya to commemorate Independence Day.
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Sri Lanka:
D. S. Senanayake was the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
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