John Kotelawala Sr
John Kotelawala (also known as John Kotelawala Sr; 4 November 1864 – 20 April 1907) was a Ceylonese police officer and businessmen. He was known for the murder of Francis Dixon Attygalle, one of the first sensational murder trials in Ceylon. His son General Sir John Kotelawala was the 3rd Prime Minister of Ceylon.
John Kotelawala | |
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John Kotelawala Sr | |
| Born | 4 November 1864 Piliyandala, British Ceylon |
| Died | 20 April 1907 (aged 42) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Police Inspector Businessman |
| Spouse | Alice Attygalle |
| Children | Sir John Kotelawala Justin Kotelawala Freda Kotalawela |
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