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Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke Biography and Timeline

Follow Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke through 1 dated historical records for Sri Lanka.

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Oliver Ernest Goonetilleke, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1954–1954Years on this page

1954

Governor

Governor General · Colombo · Government / Government of Sri Lanka

Appointed Governor General of Sri Lanka

Role range: 1954-1962

Records, sources and methodology

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