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Wilmot A. Perera | |
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| Ceylonese Ambassador to China | |
| In office 1957–1958 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | William Gopallawa |
| Member of Parliament for Matugama | |
| In office 20 September 1947 – 10 April 1956 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1905 June 12 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Viplavakari Lanka Sama Samaja Party |
| Other political affiliations | Lanka Sama Samaja Party |
| Spouse | Esme Perera Abeywardena |
| Relations | Grand Children: Desala Peiris, Ishita Peiris, Shaminda Perera, Sharanka Perera, Niranka Perera |
| Children | Enoka and Ajit |
| Residence | Horana |
| Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Planter |
Wilmot Abraham Perera (1905–1973) was a Sri Lankan statesman and philanthropist. He was declared a National Hero in 1993. A member of parliament, he was Ceylon's first Ambassador to China.[1][2]
- ^ The Work of Kings, H. L. Seneviratne, pp.60-64 (University of Chicago Press, 2000) ISBN 0226748650
- ^ Sri Lanka China trade relationship, T.K.Premadasa, Asia Tribune, 2007-10-20