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Senake Bandaranayake was born on 1938 in Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan archeologist (1938-2015). Discover Senake Bandaranayake's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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Archeologist |
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77 years old |
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| Born |
1938, 1938 |
| Birthday |
1938 |
| Birthplace |
Sri Lanka |
| Date of death |
2015 |
| Died Place |
Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Senake Bandaranayake Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Senake Bandaranayake height not available right now. We will update Senake Bandaranayake's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Senake Bandaranayake's Wife?
His wife is Manel Fonseka
| Family |
| Parents |
William Dias Bandaranayake |
| Wife |
Manel Fonseka |
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Senake Bandaranayake Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Senake Bandaranayake worth at the age of 77 years old? Senake Bandaranayake’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Senake Bandaranayake's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
He was born in 1938 to Dora and William Dias Bandaranayake.
He was married to Manel Fonseka.
He received his early education at S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia.
He graduated from Bristol University and later went to England where he obtained his Bachelor of Letters in 1965 and Ph.D. in 1972 from the University of Oxford.
After obtaining his Ph.D., he attended UCL Institute of Archaeology where he received a post graduate degree.
After returning from Europe in 1974, he joined University of Kelaniya in 1975 as a senior lecturer at its archeology department until he retired as a senior professor in 2003.
He later became emeritus professor, head of archeology department, and vice chancellor.
He established Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology in 1987 and served as its director until 1997.
Prior to his retirement, he formed archaeological team at University of Kelaniya for graduate students to conduct research.
He worked at Sigiriya for eighteen years, during which he built monumental work of Harry Charles Purvis Bell and Senarath Paranavithana.
He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Fellowship in 1996 by the Sahitya Akademi in recognition of his contribution to archeology, and establishing Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology.
The government of Sri Lanka established Prof. Senaka Bandaranaike Archaeological Field Training School at Sigiriya named after Senaka Bandaranaike.
It was inaugurated by the Mahinda Rajapaksa, prime minister of the country.
The training institute establishment contract is signed by Central Cultural Fund at LKR50 million.
The institute is claimed to be the premier training center of Sri Lanka for local and foreign archeological researchers.
He served in various capacities during his diplomatic career, including Ambassadors of Sri Lanka to France and to UNESCO in 1999, and Ambassadors of Sri Lanka to Bhutan.
He was also appointed as Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India from 2000 to 2002.
During his diplomatic career, he established National Centre for Advocacy Studies (NCAS), an advocacy resource institute in South Asia.
He was one of the three final candidates nominated by the government of Sri Lanka for the post of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Senake Dias Bandaranayake (1938 March 2, 2015) was a Sri Lankan archeologist, who served as emeritus professor and vice chancellor at University of Kelaniya.
His research was focused on architecture, art history, and ancient paintings of South Asia, including Sri Lanka.
He died in his sleep on March 2, 2015.
