Background
Silva, Madampege Ubayasiri De was born on February 25, 1938 in Malawenna, Sri Lanka. Son of Madampege Karolis and Kaludewa (Merisinona) De Silva Pin.
Silva, Madampege Ubayasiri De was born on February 25, 1938 in Malawenna, Sri Lanka. Son of Madampege Karolis and Kaludewa (Merisinona) De Silva Pin.
Bachelor in History with honors, Vidyalankara University, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1963. Master of Arts in History, Vidyalankara University, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Vidyalankara University, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1976.
Teacher, Sri Lanka Education Department, 1964-1966; instructor, Official Language Department, Sri Lanka, 1966-1968; assistant archivist, Department Archives, Sri Lanka, 1968-1975; lecturer, U. Sri Lanka, Jaffna, 1975-1978; lecturer, U. Sri Lanka, Vidyalankara, 1978-1979; lecturer, professor, Ruhuna U., Matara, since 1979. Advisor curriculum department Education Department, since 1975.
Secretary Lanka Samasamaja Party, Hikkaduwa-Telwatta, Sri Lanka, 1966-1973. Member Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (president since 1995), Sri Lanka History Association (secretary 1988-1992), American Studies Association (editor 1990-1992).
Married Chitra Hemalatha De Silva, November 29, 1973. Children: Nadeeka, Maleeka, Janeeka.