Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa RWP RSP is a former Sri Lankan military officer and politician, who served as the eighth President of Sri Lanka from 18 November 2019 until his resignation on 14 July 2022.
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is a famous Sri Lankan politician, former military officer, and current President of Sri Lanka. His elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa also served as the President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015. Gotabhaya served as Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development in his elder brother’s government. He is widely notable for his contribution to defeating Tamil Tigers and ending the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was born on June 20, 1949, in Palatuwa in the Matara District, Sri Lanka to a politics-oriented family. He did his primary and secondary education at Ananda College, Colombo. Then he completed postgraduation from the University of Colombo in Information Technology in 1992.
| Quick Information | |
| Full Name | Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa |
| Nick Name | Rajapaksa |
| Age (As of 2022) | 74 Years of 2024 |
| Birth Date | June 20, 1949 |
| Birth Place | Matara, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Profession | Politician, Military Officer |
| Years Active | 1971–1992 |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Family | |
| Father | D. A. Rajapaksa |
| Mother | Dandina Rajapaksa |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Mahinda Rajapaksa, Chamal Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa |
| Body Measurement | |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches 170 centimeters 1.70 meters |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Chest | 44 inches |
| Waist | 35 inches |
| Biceps / Arms | 15 inches |
| Shoe Size | 10 US |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
| Personal Relation | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Ioma Rajapaksa |
| Marriage Date | Not Known |
| Children | Manoj Rajapaksa |
| Girlfriend/Affairs | Not Available |
| Career Profile | |
| Political Party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Post | President of Sri Lanka. |
| Net Worth (approx) | $10 Million |
| Education | |
| Highest Degree | Postgraduate |
| College | Ananda College, Colombo |
| University | University of Colombo |
| Residence & Phone Number | |
| Residence | Sri Lanka |
| Phone Number | Not Known |
| Social Media Profile | |
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https://www.facebook.com/gotabayar/ |
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https://twitter.com/GotabayaR |
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https://www.instagram.com/gotabayar/?hl=en |