T. Somasekaram
Sri Lankan geographer and politician
Born
September 22nd, 1934
90 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sri Lanka
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Significant contributions to geography and public service occurred. Served as the 37th Surveyor General of Sri Lanka, overseeing land surveying and mapping. Played a crucial role in advancing geographic education and policy. Engaged in political activities, focusing on infrastructure development and land management. Helped shape national geographic standards and practices.
Served as the 37th Surveyor General of Sri Lanka
Advanced geographic education and policy
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