S. J. V. Chelvanayakam

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Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam (March 31, 1898-April 27, 1977) was a Sri Lankan politician and leader of the Tamil community. Chelvanayakam was born in Ipoh, Malaysia, but returned to Sri Lanka (then called Ceylon) at the age of four. He studied at Union College, Tellippalai, and St. Thomas' College. At age 19, he had a bachelor's degree, and by 25, was called to the bar. He married Emily Grace Barr Kumuarakulassinghe two years later.

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