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E. W. Perera | |
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| Born | Edward Walter Perera 11 December 1875 Unawatuna, Galle, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) |
| Died | 15 February 1953 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) |
| Alma mater | Royal College Colombo |
| Occupation | Politics |
| Profession | Barrister |
Edward Walter Perera (11 December 1875 – 15 February 1953) was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) barrister, politician and freedom fighter. He was known as the "Lion of Kotte" and was a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan independence movement, served as an elected member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and the State Council of Ceylon.