Gajaman Nona

Poet, Deceased Person

1746 – 1815

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Who was Gajaman Nona?

Dona Isabella Koraneliya was a Sri Lankan author who was noted for having the ability to write and recite impromptu Sinhala poetry. She was born in Kollupitiya, Ceylon as the second daughter of Don Francisco Senaratna Kumara Perumal and Fransina Jasenthu Graivo. She was baptized Dona Isabella Koraneliya Perumal. She had her early education within her own family. She was talented earned her mother's title of Gajaman Nona. She grew up in Matara, a most beautiful and elegant woman with a taste for dressing like a Dutch gentlewoman which comes from her partially "Westernized" background. She had most unusual talent in literature. This was highlighted in woman of her community and status.

her talents were noticed in her early age when someone hidden her water pot, she had composed a Sinhala verse:

English Version:

Between 1802 and 1806 Sir John D'Oyly was the Government Agent and Fiscal Collector in Matara and Hambantota districts. Gajaman Nona was left almost destitute by the death of her husband. She could not get a proper job. As she had several children to take care of,she asked John D'Oyly, the Government Agent, for some kind of assistance. Kind-hearted Sir John D'Oyly granted Nindagama. At present, this statue of her stands at Ambalantota, Nonagama Junction. In gratitude, she composed a poem to Sir John.

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Born
Mar 10, 1746
Sri Lanka
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Died
Dec 15, 1815

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on July 23, 2013

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