Fredrick Richard Senanayake
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F. R. Senanayake | |
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Colombo Municipal Councilor | |
In office 1912–1926 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Botale, Grassmere | October 20, 1882
Alma mater | Downing College, Cambridge, Royal College, Colombo, S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia |
Profession | Barrister |
Fredrick Richard Senanayake (known to as F. R. Senanayake) (October 20, 1882 – January 1, 1926) was a
Early life and education
He was born in the village of Botale in the Hapitigam Korale on October 20, 1882, to
Educated at
Law and business
On his return to Ceylon, he took oath as an
Community leader
Colombo Municipal Council
An active social worker, F. R. Senanayake was elected to the Colombo Municipal Council from the Colpetty Ward in 1912. He retained his seat in the municipality until his death.
Temperance movement
The three Senanayake brothers were involved in the
Arrest and imprisonment
When
Politics
Although capable of gaining membership to the Legislative Council of Ceylon, he didn't seek a seat in the Legislative Council. He stood for and was elected to the Colombo Municipal Council in 1912 and held the seat till his death. He formed the Lanka Mahajana Sabha and assisted in the formation of the Young Men's Buddhist Association. He was a strong supporter of his brother D. S. Senanayake being elected unopposed to the Legislative Council from Negombo in 1924.
Death
He died on January 1, 1926, in Kolkata, India following an appendicitis operation. He was on a pilgrimage to Gaya when he became ill.
Legacy
A statue of F. R. Senanayake has been erected in the
Personal life
Family
He married Ellen Attygalle, the youngest daughter of
Residence
Grassmere was the
See also
- List of political families in Sri Lanka
- Senanayake family
- History of Sri Lanka
- Don Stephen Senanayake
- Richard Gotabhaya Senanayake
- Dudley Senanayake
- Rukman Senanayake
References
- ^ Sri Lanka's Independence movement
- ^ "The Don Bartholomews Senanayake Family Tree". Sri Lankan Sinhalese Family Genealogy. Retrieved 2 September 2007.
- ^ Don Stephen Senanayake, the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by H. A. J. Hulugalle
- ISBN 9781842772287
- ^ "F R Senanayake's death anniversary:Selfless servant of people". Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- ^ "Senanayake, Frederick Richard (SNNK900FR)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ a b Sirisena, Sunil S. "F. R. Senanayake – the Great Patriot". Financial Times. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Cinematic capture of the 'Father of the Nation'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ^ "RG: People-centred Trade Minister". Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "RG came to the rescue of the nation with Rubber-Rice pact – Geethanjana". Island. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Then there were politicians who truly served the people". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "F R Senanayake's death anniversary: Selfless servant of people". Daily News. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ISBN 978-6131680809.