C. W. W. Kannangara
Former Minister of Education of Sri Lanka
Dr. Cristopher William Wijekoon Kannangara was a Sri Lankan Lawyer and a politician. He rose up the ranks of Sri Lanka's movement for independence in the early part of the 20th century. Wikipedia
Born: October 13, 1884, Wewala, Sri Lanka
Died: September 23, 1969 (age 84 years), Colombo, Sri Lanka
Previous offices: Chief Government Whip of Sri Lanka (1952–1956), Minister of Education of Sri Lanka (1931–1947), and Member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon (1931–1947)
Education: Richmond College
Parents: John Daniel Wijekoon Kannangara and Emily Wijesinghe
Spouse: Edith Kannangara (m. 1922)
Organizations founded: Piliyandala Central College, Galahitiyawa Central College (National School), Vijayaba National College, and more