Ranasinghe Premadasa
Former President of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankabhimanya Ranasinghe Premadasa was the third President of Sri Lanka from 2 January 1989 to his assassination in 1993. Before that, he served as the prime minister in the government headed by J. R. Jayewardene from 6 February 1978 to 1... Wikipedia
Born: June 23, 1924, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Assassinated: May 1, 1993, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Previous offices: President of Sri Lanka (1989–1993) and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (1978–1989)
Spouse: Hema Premadasa (m. 1964–1993)
Children: Sajith Premadasa
Education: St. Joseph's College Colombo
Presidential term: January 2, 1989 – May 1, 1993