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Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara - Father of free eduction in Sri Lanka
(September 24, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian)On September 23, 2009 fell the 40th death anniversary of Dr.
C. W. W. Kannangara, known as the Father of Free Education in Sri Lanka. Dr. Kannangara passed away on September 23, 1969, 25 years after presenting his significant and far reaching piece of legislation, the Free Education Scheme.
He was also one of those patriots who led the national movement in the first half of the 20th century and prepared the ground for independence for our country.
Christopher William Wijekoon Kannangara was born on October 13, 1884 at Randombe in Ambalangoda.
He had his early education at Weslyan High School at Ambalangoda.
Dr cww kannangara biography
He was a child of 12 years when his father lost his job. This was a big blow to his family of six children who had to struggle hard for their daily sustenance. But Kannangara was courageous from the beginning. He wrested the Foundation scho