D. R. Wijewardena
Don Richard Wijewardena | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Don Richard Wijewardana 23 February 1886 |
| Died | 13 June 1950 (aged 64) |
| Spouse | Alice Meedeniya |
| Children | Two sons and Three daughters |
| Parent(s) | Don Philip Wijewardana (Father) Helena Weerasinghe (Mother) |
| Alma mater | S. Thomas' College, Mutwal University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Media proprietor Lawyer |
| Known for | Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Ceylon |
| Branch/service | Ceylon Defence Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1917 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Ceylon Light Infantry |
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Don Richard Wijewardena (Sinhala:දොන් රිච්ඩ් විජෙවර්ධන) (23 February 1886 – 13 June 1950) was a Sri Lankan media proprietor who was involved in the Sri Lankan independence movement. A successful entrepreneur, he established Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited and played a significant role in the independence movement.