G. M. S. Samaraweera (1937 - 18 May 2006) was a Sri Lankan politician and High Court Judge. the 5th Governor of North Central Province. He was appointed on 18 August 1998 succeeding Maithripala Senanayake and was Governor until 18 August 2003. He was succeeded by Jagath Balasuriya.[1][2]
G. M. S. Samaraweera | |
|---|---|
| 5th Governor of North Central Province | |
| In office 18 August 1998 – 18 August 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Maithripala Senanayake |
| Succeeded by | Jagath Balasuriya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 18 May 2006 Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
| Resting place | Anuradhapura |
Samaraweera was educated at the Holy Family Convent, Anuradhapura and S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela and S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa, after which he entered the Colombo Law College graduating as an advocate, and later joining the Army.[3]
References edit
- ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Previous Governors". Governor's office -North Central Province. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ^ "G.M.S. Samaraweera passes away". Dailynews.lk. Retrieved 13 March 2014.