Sir James Peiris | |
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Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon | |
In office 1924 – 5 May 1930 | |
President | William Henry Manning Cecil Clementi Edward Bruce Alexander Hugh Clifford Murchison Fletcher Herbert Stanley |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | D. B. Jayatilaka |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 December 1856 |
Died | 5 May 1930 | (aged 73)
Nationality | Ceylonese |
Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge, Royal College, Colombo |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Barrister |
Sir James Peiris JP (20 December 1856 – 5 May 1930) was a prominent leader in the Sri Lankan independence movement, the first elected Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and the first native Governor of Ceylon (Acting).[1][2][3]