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C. W. W. Kannangara
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The Honourable
C.W.W.Kannangara
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C.W.W Kannangara was Sri Lankas first attend of command and is considered the father of free education in Sri Lanka
Minister of admit and Local Government
Minister of Education of the State Council of Ceylon

Personal details
innate(p)October 13, 1884
Randombe, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
DiedSeptember 23, 1969
Colombo, Sri Lanka
topicityCeylonese (Sri Lankan)

Alma mater
Richmond College

ProfessionLawyer

Christopher William Wijekoon Kannangara (Sinhala:??.???????.???????.????????) (October 13, 1884 - September 23, 1969) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician. Rising up the ranks of Sri Lankas movement for independence in the early part of the 20th century, he became the first Minister of Education in the State Council of Ceylon, and was instrumental in introducing elongated reforms to the countrys education system that opened up education to children from any levels of society.
Born in outlandish town in Ambalangoda,southern Sri Lanka, his academician prowess enabled him to win a scholarship to Richmond College, Galle, a prestigious national school at the time.



Initially on the job(p) as a lawyer after leaving school, he entered politics as the movement for independence was gathering efficiency in Sri Lanka. Kannangara was first elected to the Ceylon Legislative Council in 1923 and consequently to the State Council. He also served as the President of the Ceylon National Congress.
As Minister of Education in the State Council, Kannangara introduced encompassing reforms to the education system of Sri Lanka throughout the 1940s. They befitted thousands of underprivileged students in rural parts of the country by making education free for all students. He also began a central schools scheme, which effected high quality secondary schools in rural areas of the country. Kannangaras substantial achievements in...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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