Nicholas Attygalle
Sir Nicholas Attygalle | |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate of Ceylon | |
| In office 1953–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Gerard Wijeyekoon |
| Succeeded by | Cyril de Zoysa |
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon | |
| In office 1954–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Ivor Jennings |
| Succeeded by | S. J. Walpita |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1894 |
| Died | 27 March 1970 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Spouse | Lady Conyta Attygalle |
| Children | Lakshman Attygalle, Anula Wijesinha |
| Alma mater | Royal College Colombo, Ceylon Medical College |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Profession | Physician |
Sir Nicholas Attygalle KBE FRCS FRCOG (14 July 1894 – 27 March 1970) was a Ceylonese academic, surgeon and a Senator. He was the President of the Senate of Ceylon from 1953 to 1960 and the first Ceylonese Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon, where he was known as the "Iron Vice Chancellor".