Sir Ernest Desilva

ABOUT SIR ERNEST DESILVA

Sri Lankan banker and philanthropist who was considered the most prominent one of the 20th century.

He was born at the Royal Palace to a very wealthy family and attended Royal College, Colombo.

He was a serious Buddhist and contributed to the advancement of Buddhism.

He was married to Lady Evadne de Silva.

He was knighted like singer Sir Elton John .