Nicholas Dias Abeysinghe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 08-May-1719
Place of Birth: Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Date of Death: 10-May-1794
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Nicholas Dias Abeysinghe
- Nicholas Dias Abeysinghe Amarasekere Maha Mudaliyar, (Sinhala: ?????? ???? ??????? ???????) (8 May 1719 - 10 May 1794) was a Ceylonese Dutch colonial administrator.
- He was appointed as the Maha Mudaliyar (Head Mudaliyar) of Dutch Ceylon, hence he was one of the most powerful personalities in the country.He received Mudaliyar medal from Governor Jan Schreuder in 1768 and later received the Head Mudaliyar Gold medal on 31 May 1785 from Governor Van de Graaf, as a recognition and reward for his fidelity towards the Dutch East India company.
- A Mala Padakkama is also said to have been conferred on him by the Kandyan King of the era.
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