This is a list of notable Old Richmondites, the alumni of Richmond College, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Politicians

Name Notability Reference
C. W. W. Kannangara member Legislative Council - Galle (1923–1931), member State Council (1931–1947) [1]
Mahinda Rajapaksa President (2005–2015), Prime Minister (2004–2005), member parliament - Kurunegala (2015–present), Hambantota (1989–2005), Beliatta (1970–1977) [2]
Wijeyananda Dahanayake Prime Minister (1959–1960), member parliament - Galle (1947–1959, 1960–1977, 1979–1988 [1]
Chamal Rajapaksa member parliament - Hambantota (1989–present), Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka (2010–2015) [3]
Simon Abeywickrema Founding Vice President of United National Party, member Legislative Council - Udugama (1938)
R. A. de Mel Mayor of Colombo (1944–1946), member parliament - Colombo South (1947–1952)
Cyril de Zoysa President of the Senate of Ceylon (1960–1965), industrialist, philanthropist [1]
W. A. de Silva member State Council (1931–1942), Minister of Health (1936–1942) [4]
Montague Jayawickrama Minister of Transport and Public Works (1952-1956), Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs (1977-1987), Treasurer of the United National Party [5]
Keerthisena Abeywickrama District Minister- Matara, member parliament - Deniyaya (1977-1987) [6]
William de Silva member parliament - Ambalangoda-Balapitiya (1947–1953), Ambalangoda (1960), Devinuwara (1965) [7]
Amarasiri Dodangoda member parliament - Galle (1989–1993, 1994–2009), Chief Minister of Southern Province (1993–1994) [8]
Hemakumara Nanayakkara member parliament - Galle (1989–1994, 2000–2010), Governor of Southern Province (2015–present) [8]
Vasudeva Nanayakkara member parliament - Kiriella (1970–1977), Ratnapura (1989–2001, 2010–present) [8]
Ramesh Pathirana member parliament - Galle (2010–present) [9]
D. A. Rajapaksa member parliament - Beliatta (1947–1965) [10]

Judiciary

Name Notability Reference
G. P. S. de Silva Chief Justice (1991–1999) [4]
M. W. H. de Silva Supreme court judge [11]

Educationists

Name Notability Reference
George Dissanaike Senior Professor/Head of Physics Department University of Peradeniya, fellow of the National Academy of Sciences [8]
H. A. I. Goonetileke bibliographer, librarian, University of Peradeniya, Darrell Medalist (1941) [8]
Gamini Haththotuwegama Professor, Universities of University of Peradeniya and University of Kelaniya, writer, film critic [8]
P. de S. Kularatne educationist, former Principal Ananda College, Colombo, founder Nalanda College, Colombo [1]
M. M. M. Najim Vice Chancellor South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2015–present)

Civil servants

Name Notability Reference
Prasad Kariyawasam Ambassador to United States (2014–present), High Commissioner to India (2009–2014) [12]
Austin Fernando Governor of Eastern Province (2015–present), Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka (2017–2018), Defence Secretary [13]
Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Director United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Deputy Director-General United Nations Office at Vienna [8]
Ravi Arunthavanathan Air Vice Marshall of Sri Lanka Air Force, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff

Arts

Name Notability Reference
E. F. C. Ludowyk author, playwright, critic [8]
Ediriweera Sarachchandra playwright, novelist, poet, literary critic, essayist and social commentator, Chancellor - University of Peradeniya (1993–1996), Ambassador to France (1974–1977) [8]
Pubudu Chathuranga Sri Lankan actor, model and screenplay writer [14]

Sports

Name Notability Reference
Dhananjaya de Silva International cricket player (2016–present) [15]
Wanindu Hasaranga International cricket player (2017–present) [16]
Kamindu Mendis International cricket player (2018–present), Sri Lanka Under-19s Captain [17]
Dhananjaya Lakshan International cricket player (2021–present) [18]
Chamila Gamage International cricket player (2002) [19]
Suranga Lakmal International cricket player (2010–2022) [8]
Champaka Ramanayake International cricket player (1988–1993) [8]
Charith Asalanka International cricket player (2021–present), Sri Lanka Under-19s Captain [20]

Medicine

Name Notability Reference
C. G. Uragoda physician, author, folklorist, historian, conservationist, president Royal Asiatic Society (Sri Lanka) [21]
U. S. Jayawickrama Chairman of the Board of Study for Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (Sri Lanka) [22]
Tilak Weerasooriya Dean - University of Ruhuna, deputy vice chancellor Kotelawala Defence University [23]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Association, Richmond College Old Boys' (9 July 2016). "Contributions to Nation".
  2. ↑ "Mahinda Rajapaksa back at Sri Lanka's helm: A veteran's political comeback". The Week.
  3. ↑ "Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa's 71th birthday Falls on 30th October". The Island. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Richmond College - Notable alumni". Richmond College. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Philatelic Bureau". www.stamps.gov.lk.
  6. ↑ "Sri Lanka Year Book 1982" (PDF). Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka. p. 13.
  7. ↑ Fernando, W. T. A. Leslie. "William de Silva revolutionised Industry and fisheries". The Island. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Miranda, Sujitha (21 October 2012). "Discipline plays a major role at Richmond, Galle". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  9. ↑ "MP Profiles-Dr.Ramesh Pathirana". cleanpolitics.lk. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  10. ↑ Siriweera, W. I. (11 November 2002). "D. A. Rajapaksa: an exemplary politician". Daily News. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "Richmond College Union hits a century". The Nation. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  12. ↑ "Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States: Who Is Prasad Kariyawasam?". AllGov.
  13. ↑ "Richmond College Galle Felicitates Austin Fernando | Daily FT". www.ft.lk.
  14. ↑ "Pubudu Chaturanga - පුබුදු චතුරංග - Sinhala Cinema Database". www.films.lk.
  15. ↑ "Dhananjaya de Silva". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  16. ↑ "Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
  17. ↑ "Kamindu Mendis profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
  18. ↑ "Dhananjaya Lakshan profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
  19. ↑ "Chamila Gamage". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  20. ↑ Miranda, Sujitha (2 October 2015). "Richmondite Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka under 19s against Pakistan". The Papare. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  21. ↑ Kumaradasa, Hemantha Situge and Dr P. D. "Life well lived, career well coursed". Daily News.
  22. ↑ "[APPRECIATIONS - (12-11-2018)]". Daily News.
  23. ↑ "In celebration of 50 golden years of being a family…". Daily FT. 12 November 2011.
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