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D. J. Wimalasurendra | |
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Born | Galle, Ceylon | 17 September 1874
Died | 10 August 1953 | (aged 78)
Alma mater | Ananda College, Maradana College of Technology, Faraday House |
Occupation(s) | Engineer and Statesman |
Devapura Jayasena Wimalasurendra (17 September 1874 – 10 August 1953) was a Sri Lankan engineer and statesman. He played a prominent role in the establishment of hydropower in Sri Lanka and is known as the "Father of Hydropower" and was a member of the State Council of Ceylon.[1][2][3]