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Walisinghe Harischandra
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1876 – 1913
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Who was Walisinghe Harischandra?
Brahmachari Walisinghe Harischandra was a social reformer, historian, author and revivalist of Sri Lankan Buddhism. He was a follower of Anagarika Dharmapala, who gave leadership to the Buddhist revivalist movement, after the lead given by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott. Walisinghe Harischandra is also regarded as the saviour of Sri Lankan sacred city Anuradhapura.
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- Born
- Jul 9, 1876
Negombo - Also known as
- Brahmachari Walisinghe Harischandra
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Theravada
- Nationality
- Sri Lanka
- Education
- Wesley College, Colombo
- Sri Lanka Law College
- Died
- Sep 13, 1913
Colombo
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on July 23, 2013
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