James Aubrey Martensz
James Aubrey Martensz CBE, JP, UM (25 September 1885 – 26 March 1963) was a Ceylonese lawyer and statesmen. Following a successful legal practice, Martensz was appointed a member of the first Parliament of Ceylon, before stepping down to serve as Ceylon's first High Commissioner in Australia.
Hon. James Aubrey Martensz CBE, JP, UM | |
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| Member of the Ceylon Parliament for Burgher Community (appointed member) | |
| In office November 1947 – January 1949 | |
| Preceded by | seat created |
| 1st Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Australia | |
| In office January 1949 – August 1955 | |
| Prime Minister | D. S. Senanayake |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | P. R. Gunasekera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1885 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 26 March 1963 (aged 77) Canberra, Australia |
| Nationality | Ceylonese |
| Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo, Ceylon Law College |
| Profession | Proctor |
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