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| 175 Anniversary of Sri Jayawarfenapura Vidyalaya – Kotte 1822-1997 | |
Stamp featuring the building and the emblem.
Sri Jayawardenepura Maha Vidyalaya is a government school in Kotte, Sri Lanka. It was formerly known as Christian College until 1964 when the administration of the school was taken over by the government. The school traces its roots to 1822 when the Cotta Institute was established as a seminary for young Ceylonese of which the first principal was Rev. Samuel Lambrick. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 28.01.1998 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | First Day Cover |