Ezlynn Deraniyagala
Ezlynn Isabel Améliè Deraniyagala (1908 – 1973) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and feminist, who was the first female barrister in the country.
Ezlynn Deraniyagala | |
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| 5th President of the International Alliance of Women | |
| In office 1958–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Ester Graff |
| Succeeded by | Begum Anwar Ahmed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ezlynn Isabel Améliè Obeyesekere 1908 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Spouse | Ralph St. Louis Pieris Deraniyagala |
| Children | Ralph Senaka (son) |
| Alma mater | Hillwood College, St. Bridget's Convent, St Anne's College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Barrister |
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