Tyronne Fernando
Tyronne Fernando | |
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Tyronne Fernando speaking at the London School of Economics | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 2001–2004 | |
| President | Chandrika Kumaratunga |
| Prime Minister | Ranil Wickremesinghe |
| Preceded by | Lakshman Kadirgamar |
| Succeeded by | Lakshman Kadirgamar |
| 5th Governor of North Eastern Province | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Asoka Jayawardena |
| Succeeded by | Mohan Wijewickrama |
| Sri Lanka Ambassador to France | |
| In office 2007–2008 | |
| Member of Parliament for Moratuwa | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Wimalasiri De Mel |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1941 Ceylon |
| Died | 26 February 2008 (aged 66) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | United National Party |
| Alma mater | Keble College, Oxford, Royal College, Colombo |
| Occupation | Politician and Diplomat |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Tyronne Fernando PC (Sinhala:ටිරොන් ෆර්නැන්ඩො) (8 August 1941 – 26 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and politician who served as foreign minister from 2001 until 2004.