J. H. Ilangantileke

John Herbert Ilangatileke was a Colonial-era Ceylonese politician.[1]

He was elected to the 2nd State Council of Ceylon on 29 February 1936, representing Puttalam.[2][3] He served on the executive committee for Home Affairs.[4] He died on 27 July 1943 whilst still holding office. His position was filled by Ukku Banda Wanninayake, who was elected in the subsequent by-election on 27 November 1943.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Hon. Ilangatileke, John Herbert, M.P." Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. ^ Members of the Legislatures of Ceylon: 1931-1972. National State Assembly Library. 1972. p. 67.
  3. ^ The Ceylon Blue Book. Government Printer, South Africa. 1938. p. 31.
  4. ^ Ferguson's Ceylon Directory. The Ceylon Observer Press. 1942. p. 211.
  5. ^ Parliaments of Ceylon. Associated Newspapers of Ceylon. 1960. p. 120.
  6. ^ Members of the Legislatures of Ceylon: 1931-1972. National State Assembly Library. 1972. p. 167.