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Jayani senanayake biography for kids
Senanayake family
| The Senanayake family | |
|---|---|
Mudaliyar Don Spater Senanayake with son-in-law F H Dias-Bandaranaike, sons Don Stephen Senanayake, Don Charles Senanayake and Fredrick Richard Senanayake, daughter Maria Francesca and wife Dona Catherina Elizabeth Perera Gunasekara | |
| Current region | Colombo |
| Place of origin | Bothale Ihalagama |
| Members | Don Stephen Senanayake, Fredrick Richard Senanayake, Don Spater Senanayake, Dudley Senanayake, Rukman Senanayake, Ruwan Wijewardene |
| Connected families | Wijewardene family |
| Traditions | Theravada Buddhism |
| Estate(s) | Bothale Walawwa, Woodlands, Colombo, Grassmere, Colombo |
The Senanayake family[1] is a Sri Lankan family that is prominent in enterprise and politics.
Along with many members who have been successful politician across generations, the family includes two Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka.
History
Don Spater from the village of Bothale became a successful mine owner.
Making his fortune in graphi