D. S. Goonesekera
Ceylon Parliament for Udugama | |
|---|---|
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Neal de Alwis |
| In office 1947–1952 | |
| Succeeded by | Neal de Alwis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 November 1896 Habaraduwa, British Ceylon |
| Died | 7 August 1983 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Spouse | Nandawathie Victoria Wickremasinghe |
| Children | Tilak |
| Alma mater | Dharmika School, Katukurunda Mahinda College, Galle |
| Occupation | land surveyor, politician |
Don Samuel Goonesekera (13 November 1896 – 7 August 1983) was a former politician and member of parliament.
Don Samuel Goonesekera was born 13 November 1896 in
Mayor of Galle. At the first parliament election in 1947 he contested the seat for the Udugama Electoral District, on behalf of the United National Party, becoming its first MP. In the subsequent parliamentary election in 1952 he lost the seat, after switching to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. He was successful in regaining the seat at the 1956 parliamentary election.[1] In 1959 he was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Trade and Commerce by Prime Minister S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
.
References
- ^ Jayawardane, Ishara (17 July 2012). "A Politician and a Gentleman". Daily News. Retrieved 6 February 2017.