When was Gotabaya Rajapaksa born?

Gotabaya Rajapaksa was born on 20 June 1949 in Matara District.

What positions has Gotabaya Rajapaksa held?

Positions held by Gotabaya Rajapaksa include: Minister of Technology (2020–2022); Minister of Defence (2019–2022); President of Sri Lanka (2019–2022); defence minister.

Where did Gotabaya Rajapaksa study?

Gotabaya Rajapaksa was educated at Ananda College, Defence Services Staff College.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa

गोटाबय राजपाक्षे

President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022

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Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa is a Sri Lankan former politician and retired military officer who served as the eighth president of Sri Lanka from 18 November 2019 until his resignation on 14 July 2022. Before his presidency, he served as Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development from 2005 to 2015 during the regime of his brother, president Mahinda Rajapaksa, playing a central role in the final phase of the Sri Lankan civil war.

Quick facts

Born: 20 June 1949 wd
Place of birth: Matara District wd
Citizenship: Sri Lanka, United States wd
Occupation: civil servant, military officer, politician, soldier wd
Political party: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna wd
Education: Ananda College, Defence Services Staff College wd
Spouse: Ioma Rajapaksa wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Technology (26 November 2020 – 14 July 2022)
Minister of Defence (28 November 2019 – 14 July 2022)
President of Sri Lanka (18 November 2019 – 14 July 2022)
defence minister

Awards wd

Rana Wickrama Padakkama
Rana Sura Padakkama
Desha Putra Sammanaya
Eastern Humanitarian Operations Medal
Northern Humanitarian Operations Medal
Purna Bhumi Padakkama
North and East Operations Medal
Vadamarachchi Operation Medal
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
President's Inauguration Medal

Questions

When was Gotabaya Rajapaksa born?: Gotabaya Rajapaksa was born on 20 June 1949 in Matara District.
What positions has Gotabaya Rajapaksa held?: Positions held by Gotabaya Rajapaksa include: Minister of Technology (2020–2022); Minister of Defence (2019–2022); President of Sri Lanka (2019–2022); defence minister.
Where did Gotabaya Rajapaksa study?: Gotabaya Rajapaksa was educated at Ananda College, Defence Services Staff College.

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