Father of Free Education - Mr. C.W.W.kannangara

 

Mr. C.W.W.Kannangara was awarded the title of Father of Free Education .He was fortunate enough to pursue further education in 1897. Mr. Kannangara was a brilliant student of Richmond College.

He was well educated and later became a lawyer. He also joined the service as a lecturer at Richmond College. In 1923 he was elected a member of the Legislative Council.

He was the first Minister of Education in Sri Lanka and fought for education for 17 years. Ordered to be taught.

His service to the country by providing free education is immortal. His name went down in the history of this country as a national hero for his great service to the nation....