Wilmot A. Perera

Biography:

A. Perera was a Sri Lankan statesman and philanthropist. He was declared a National Hero in 1993. A Member of Parliament he was Ceylon's first Ambassador to China. Born in Panadura to M. Abraham Perera a wealthy landowner widely known as the Rubber King he was educated initially at Cyril Jansze College Panadura and later at the prestigious Royal College Colombo.