Historical figures in Sri Lanka

The atlas holds 6 people and 7 moments here, from 1284 to 2003. The most recorded lives are Marco Polo, Pervez Musharraf and Vivien Leigh. Among them Business Leaders, Explorers and Writers, across the Space Age and the Cold War.

Notable people

1. Alfred Deakin

   in 1890

   1 moment here

   Australian barrister, journalist, federation advocate and Australia’s second prime minister.…

2. Marco Polo

   from 1284 to 1293

   2 moments here

   Venetian merchant, traveler, and author whose account describes journeys across Asia between 1271 and 1295.…

3. Olivia Hussey

   in 2003

   1 moment here

   British actress born in Argentina, best known for playing Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo and Juliet.…

4. Pervez Musharraf

   in 1999

   1 moment here

   Pakistani military officer and politician who served as Pakistan’s chief executive after the 1999 coup and as president from 2001 to 2008.…

5. U Thant

   in 1967

   1 moment here

   Burmese diplomat and third Secretary-General of the United Nations (1961–1971). Born in Pantanaw, he taught and served in Burma’s government before…

6. Vivien Leigh

   in 1953

   1 moment here

   British actress Vivien Leigh (born Vivian Mary Hartley) was acclaimed for stage work and for Academy Award-winning performances as Scarlett O'Hara in…

Moments

1. 1284 Undertakes a mission to Sri Lanka Marco Polo
2. 1293 Returns to Sri Lanka by sea Marco Polo
3. 1890 Irrigation journey to Ceylon Alfred Deakin
4. 1953 Elephant Walk filming trip to Ceylon Vivien Leigh
5. 1967 South and Southeast Asia tour: Ceylon U Thant
6. 1999 Official visit to Sri Lanka Pervez Musharraf
7. 2003 Filming Mother Teresa of Calcutta in Sri Lanka Olivia Hussey

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