G. R. de Zoysa

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Garumuni Robert de Zoysa was a Ceylonese politician. He was member of State Council of Ceylon elected from Balapitiya from the Ceylon National Congress. [1] His brothers were Ian de Zoysa and Arthur de Zoysa. Herbert Sri Nissanka was his nephew.

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References

  1. "Hon. de Zoysa, Garumuni Robert, M.P." parliament.lk. Retrieved 7 August 2021.