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D. B. Wijetunga

President of Sri Lanka from 1993 to 1994

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Sri Lankabhimanya Dingiri Banda Wijetunga was a Sri Lankan politician who served as the fourth president of Sri Lanka from 7 May 1993 to 12 November 1994, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 3 March 1989 to 7 May 1993, and Governor of North Western Province from 1988 to 1989. He was awarded Sri Lankabhimanya, Sri Lanka's highest civilian award, in 1993 by President Ranasinghe Premadasa.

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Born
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Place of birth
Udunuwara Divisional Secretariat wd
Died
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Place of death
Kandy wd
Citizenship
Sri Lanka wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
United National Party (since 1946) wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Sri Lanka (1 May 1993 – 12 November 1994)
  • Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (3 March 1989 – 7 May 1993)
  • governor (1988–1989)
  • Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka

Questions

When was D. B. Wijetunga born?
D. B. Wijetunga was born on 15 February 1916 in Udunuwara Divisional Secretariat.
What positions has D. B. Wijetunga held?
Positions held by D. B. Wijetunga include: President of Sri Lanka (1993–1994); Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (1989–1993); governor (1988–1989); Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): D. B. Wijetunga · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q469036 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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