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Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Sirimavo Bandaranaike

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Birthday
April 17, 1916
Age
109
Height
0'0" (0 cm)
Net Worth
$1M
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About

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was a prominent Sri Lankan politician who made history as the world's first female prime minister, taking office in 1960. She led the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) for over three decades, shaping the country's political landscape. Bandaranaike served three terms as prime minister, navigating complex domestic and international challenges. Her policies often focused on socialist principles and non-alignment.

Career Timeline

1960A$0.1M

First Female Prime Minister

Became world's first female Prime Minister.

1962A$0.2M+$0.1M

Coup Attempt

Survived an attempted coup during her term.

1970A$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M

Second Term Victory

Won a second term as Prime Minister.

1971A$0.4M+$0.10000000000000003M

Youth Uprising

Faced a major youth uprising during her second term.

1975B$0.5M+$0.09999999999999998M

Lost Election

Lost the general election after facing economic difficulties and political challenges.

1994B$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M

Third Term Victory

Won a third term as Prime Minister.

2000C$1M+$0.30000000000000004M

Death

Passed away, ending her long career in Sri Lankan politics.

2026C$1M

First Female Prime Minister

Remembered as a trailblazer; first female Prime Minister in the world.

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