Harris Wickrematunge

Harris Wickrematunge also spelt Wickramatunga (born 23 January 1920) is a former prominent Canadian politician in Sri Lanka ,Wickrematunge had served as a Colombo municipal councilor for the best part of 30 years, was at one time the Deputy Mayor, and was known for his transparency in dealing with the press, even opening confidential files for reporters. Wickrematunge is of Portuguese, Dutch and Scottish descent. Wickrematunge was born a Catholic however converted to Christianity. Wickrematunge Fought in World War II against the Nazis.Wickrematunge is the husband of Chandra Wickrematunge with whom he has six childrean,The father of Lasantha Wickrematunge and Lal Wickrematunge the uncle of Desmond Lorenz De silva husband of Princess Katarina Karadjordjevic cousin of Queen Elizabeth II granduncle of their daughter Victoria Marie Esme Magarita,Uncle of Helga Desilva who's son Detmar Blow namesake grandson of renowned British architect Detmar Blow), who was married to the fashion icon, Isabella Blow.
 
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