Don Carolis Hewavitharana
Don Carolis Hewavitharane Wijeyaguneratne (Sinhala: දොන් කරෝලිස් හේවාවිතාරණ)(1833 – 18 February 1906) was a Ceylonese businessman, industrialist, philanthropist and a pioneer of the Buddhist revival movement. He was the father of Anagarika Dharmapala, and founded a family of considerable influence.
Don Carolis Hewavitharane Wijeyaguneratne | |
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| Born | 1833 Yatiyana, Hittetiya, Matara |
| Died | 18 February 1906 |
| Nationality | Ceylonese |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, industrialist & philanthropist |
| Title | Mudaliyar |
| Spouse | Mallika Dharmagunawardhana |
| Children | Don David Hewavitarne, Edmund Hewavitarne, Simon Alexander Hewavitarne, Charles Alwis Hewavitarne, Dona Engeltina Hewavitarne |
| Parent | Hewavitarne Dingiri Appuhamy |
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