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Tudor Gunasekara was born on 23 January, 1935 in Biyagama, Ceylon, is a Sri Lankan politician and diplomat (1935–2021). Discover Tudor Gunasekara'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 86 years old?
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Politician, diplomat |
| Age |
86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
23 January, 1935 |
| Birthday |
23 January |
| Birthplace |
Biyagama, Ceylon |
| Date of death |
29 August, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Tudor Gunasekara Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Tudor Gunasekara height not available right now. We will update Tudor Gunasekara's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tudor Gunasekara's Wife?
His wife is Chandra ( Perera) (m. 1962)
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| Wife |
Chandra ( Perera) (m. 1962) |
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2 |
Tudor Gunasekara Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tudor Gunasekara worth at the age of 86 years old? Tudor Gunasekara’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Tudor Gunasekara's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
diplomat |
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Ranasinghe Hettiarachchige Tudor Edward Ranasinghe Gunasekara, commonly known as Tudor Gunasekara (ටියුඩර් ගුණසේකර; 23 January 1935 – 29 August 2021), was a Sri Lankan politician and diplomat.
Tudor Gunasekara was born on 23 January 1935 to a well known family in Heiyantuduwa, Biyagama in Sri Lanka.
He received his early education at Ananda College, Colombo.
Gunasekara was the second son of William Gunasekara (also known as 'Heiyantuduwa Ralahami') and Eugine Seneviratne.
William Gunasekara was a wealthy landed proprietor and owned fourteen elephants.
One of his elephants was Heiyantuduwa Raja, which carried the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha casket in the Dalada Perahera for several years after the demise of Maligawa Raja.
Gunasekara has two brothers, Donald and Henry, as well as three elder sisters, Adeline, Chandra and Chithra.
Albert Perera was the Chairman and Managing Director of City Cabs, one of the leading taxi companies in Sri Lanka from the early 1950s to the 1970s.
The couple had two children, Dayanganie and Hiran.
Tudor Gunasekara died on 29 August 2021 at the age of 86.
He had undergone treatment at a private hospital in Colombo after testing positive for COVID-19.
Gunasekara entered active politics in Sri Lanka during the late 1960s as the United National Party Chief Organiser for the Mahara electorate.
Gunasekara married Chandra Perera, daughter of Albert and Karuna Perera, in 1962.
In the general elections of 1970, he ran for parliament as a candidate of the UNP but was defeated.
From 1977 to 1983, he was a Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and a District Minister for Gampaha in the government of President J. R. Jayewardene.
Gunasekara contested once again in 1977 and was elected to the Parliament of Sri Lanka for Mahara.
In 1978, he was appointed District Minister for Gampaha in President J. R. Jayewardene's government.
He was subsequently appointed UNP Chief Organiser for the Gampaha and Attanagalla electorates.
As a result, Gunasekara is known to have held the position of chief organiser for the UNP in three different electorates at the same time.
In early 1983, Gunasekara resigned from his seat in parliament and his position as District Minister for Gampaha.
Later, from 2000 to 2003, he served as the first Sri Lankan ambassador to Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary.
In 2000, during the government of President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Gunasekara was appointed as the first Sri Lankan Ambassador to Poland.
Consequently, he also served as the Head of the Sri Lankan Mission to Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary.
During his time in office, Gunasekara played an important role in promoting Ceylon tea, tourism and strengthening Sri Lanka's diplomatic relations with Eastern European countries.
Gunasekara was a member of several Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegations to India, Indonesia, Japan and the United Kingdom to strengthen and promote the country's regional and international relations.
