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V. A. Sugathadasa was born on 7 July, 1912 in Sri Lanka, is a politician. Discover V. A. Sugathadasa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
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61 years old |
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Cancer |
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7 July, 1912 |
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7 July |
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10 July 1973 |
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V. A. Sugathadasa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, V. A. Sugathadasa height not available right now. We will update V. A. Sugathadasa's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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V. A. Sugathadasa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is V. A. Sugathadasa worth at the age of 61 years old? V. A. Sugathadasa’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated
V. A. Sugathadasa's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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He died on 10 July 1973, at the age of 61, whilst still a sitting member of parliament. His position in parliament was filled by Vincent Perera, who successfully contested the by-election for the seat in September 1973.
Sugathadasa first ran for the multi-member constituency of Colombo Central at the 1st parliamentary elections held in 1947. He polled seventh out of fifteen candidates, receiving 4,898 votes (4.8% of the total vote). He stood again for Colombo Central at the 3rd parliamentary election, held in April 1956, finishing in fifth place out of seven candidates, with 18,234 votes (12.3% of the total vote). He was successful at the 4th parliamentary election, held on 19 March 1960, where he was elected to parliament representing Colombo North, obtaining 9,446 (41.6% of the total vote) and unseating the sitting member, Vivienne Goonewardene. He was able to retain the seat at the July 1960 general election, increasing his majority to 50.1% of the total vote. He was subsequently re-elected at the 1965 parliamentary elections and the 1970 election. In 1966, he was appointed as the first Minister of Sports by Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake and served until 1970. He also served as Chairman of the National Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee and was the President of the Ceylon Lawn Tennis Association from 1958 to 1968.
Sugathadasa entered politics having been elected to the Colombo Municipal Council as a municipal councillor from the Kochchikade ward as an independent candidate. He later joined the United National Party and was elected Deputy Mayor in 1949. On 6 March 1956 he was elected Mayor of Colombo, defeating Dr N. M. Perera. He held the post until 1 December 1957. He was again elected as Mayor of Colombo on 12 January 1960 and served until 10 January 1963.
In 1955 he was made an Officer in the Order of the British Empire in the New Years Honours list.
Vithana Arachchige Sugathadasa, OBE (7 July 1912 – 10 July 1973) was a Sri Lankan politician. He served as the first Minister of Sports and twice as the Mayor of Colombo.
