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Alexander Nicholas de Abrew Abeysinge CBE UM JP (1 May 1894 - 15 September 1963) was a Ceylonese politician.[1]

Alexander Nicholas de Abrew Abeysinge was born in Kosgoda on 1 May 1894, the son of Mudaliyar Alexander de Abrew Abeysinge and Louisa.[2] He was educated at St. Thomas College, Colombo.

In July 1949 he was elected to the Negombo Municipal Council in the Kundnnnawila Ward following a by-election, as a result of the resignation of the sitting member, C. M. Fernando.[3] In January 1950 he was elected as the first mayor of Negombo Municipal Council.[4][5]

At the 2nd parliamentary elections held between 24 May 1952 and 30 May 1952 he successfully contested the seat of Negombo. He polled 22,721 (57.42% of the total vote) and 13,325 votes clear of his nearest rival.[6][7]

He married Leila Mildred née Rajapakse[2] (daughter of Gate Mudaliyar Alexander Edmund De Silva Wijegooneratne Samaraweera Rajapakse, OBE) and died on 15 September 1963.

References

  1. ^ "Hon. Abeysinghe, Alexander Nicholas de Abrew, M.P." Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b Wimalaratne, K. D. G. (1994). Personalities, Sri Lanka: A Biographical Study (15th-20th Century), 1490-1990. Ceylon Business Appliances Limited. p. 3. ISBN 9789559287001.
  3. ^ Fernando, W. T. A. Leslie (29 October 2008). "Leftist Movement and the Catholic Community - Setback for Leftists at Negombo Municipal Elections". The Island. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  4. ^ Fernando, W.T.A. Leslie (14 October 2005). "Religious fervour and communal harmony in Negombo". The Daily News. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  5. ^ Report and Accounts for the Coconut Research Scheme. Colombo: Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka. March 1966. p. 4.
  6. ^ "Result of Parliamentary General Election 1952" (PDF). Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 1 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Fernando, W. T. A. Leslie (6 September 2009). "VLSSP makes headway in Catholic Negombo". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 1 June 2018.

Further reading

  • Sri Kantha, Bernard (2006). Great personalities of 'Little Rome' brought to light. Negombo.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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