List of Richmond College, Galle alumni
This is a list of notable Old Richmondites, the alumni of Richmond College, Galle, Sri Lanka.
Politicians
Judiciary
Name | Notability | Reference |
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G. P. S. de Silva | Chief Justice (1991–1999) | [4] |
M. W. H. de Silva | Supreme court judge | [11] |
Educationists
Name | Notability | Reference |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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- "Mahinda Rajapaksa back at Sri Lanka's helm: A veteran's political comeback". The Week.
- "Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa's 71th birthday Falls on 30th October". The Island. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "Richmond College - Notable alumni". Richmond College. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "Philatelic Bureau". www.stamps.gov.lk.
- "Sri Lanka Year Book 1982" (PDF). Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka. p. 13.
- Fernando, W. T. A. Leslie. "William de Silva revolutionised Industry and fisheries". The Island. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- Miranda, Sujitha (21 October 2012). "Discipline plays a major role at Richmond, Galle". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "MP Profiles-Dr.Ramesh Pathirana". cleanpolitics.lk. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- Siriweera, W. I. (11 November 2002). "D. A. Rajapaksa: an exemplary politician". Daily News. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "Richmond College Union hits a century". The Nation. 10 December 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States: Who Is Prasad Kariyawasam?". AllGov.
- "Richmond College Galle Felicitates Austin Fernando | Daily FT". www.ft.lk.
- "Pubudu Chaturanga - පුබුදු චතුරංග - Sinhala Cinema Database". www.films.lk.
- "Dhananjaya de Silva". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
- "Kamindu Mendis profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
- "Dhananjaya Lakshan profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". ESPNcricinfo.
- "Chamila Gamage". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- Miranda, Sujitha (2 October 2015). "Richmondite Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka under 19s against Pakistan". The Papare. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- Kumaradasa, Hemantha Situge and Dr P. D. "Life well lived, career well coursed". Daily News.
- "[APPRECIATIONS - (12-11-2018)]". Daily News.
- "In celebration of 50 golden years of being a family…". Daily FT. 12 November 2011.
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