Festus Perera
Sri Lankan politician
Hon. Festus Perera | |
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| Member of Parliament for Wennappuwa | |
| In office 1965–1970 | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
| Member of Parliament for Puttalam | |
| In office 1989–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Festus Wenceslaus Perera (1931-09-29)29 September 1931 |
| Died | 12 January 2013(2013-01-12) (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | United National Party |
| Spouse | Larine Perera |
| Children | Niroshan Perera |
Michael Festus Wenceslaus Perera (1931 - 2013) was a Sri Lankan politician. He was first elected to parliament representing Wennappuwa at the 6th parliamentary election in 1965. He failed to get re-elected at the subsequent 1970 parliamentary election but was successful at the 8th parliamentary election in 1977.[1] At the 9th parliamentary election the Wennappuwa electorate was replaced by the Puttalam multi-member electoral district. Perera was elected as one of the constituency's members from 1989 to 2001.[2][3]
Personal life
Perera was married to former member of parliament Larine Perera and is the father of former member of parliament Niroshan Perera.[4] Perera died on 12 January 2013 at the age of 81.[4]
References
- ^ "1977 Parliamentary Elections Results" (PDF). Official Website, Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Festus Perera dead". The Island. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Former Minister Festus Perera passes away". Adaderana. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Festus Perera dead". The Island. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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