Henry De Mel
Sir Henry Lawson De Mel, CBE (21 January 1877 – 8 May 1936) was a Ceylonese industrialist, lawyer, philanthropist and politician. He was a member of the Legislative Council and founder of the H.L. De Mel & Co.
Sir Henry de Mel CBE | |
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| Former member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1921–1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 January 1877 |
| Died | 8 May 1936 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) |
| Spouse | Lady Elsie Jayawickrema |
| Relations | Jacob De Mel (father) Dona Helena Ferdinando |
| Children | Lakdasa De Mel, R. S. F. de Mel, Irene, Helena |
| Alma mater | S. Thomas' College Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Profession | Proctor |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor, Knight of the Order of the Crown, Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
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