James Peiris
Sir James Peiris | |
|---|---|
| Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon | |
| In office 1924 – 5 May 1930 | |
| President | William Henry Manning Cecil Clementi Edward Bruce Alexander Hugh Clifford Murchison Fletcher Herbert Stanley |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | D. B. Jayatilaka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1856 |
| Died | 5 May 1930 (aged 73) |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge, Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Barrister |
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Sir James Peiris JP (20 December 1856 – 5 May 1930) was a prominent leader in the Sri Lankan independence movement, the first elected Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and the first native Governor of Ceylon (Acting).