Dharmapala of Kotte

Dharmapala of Kotte
Dharmapala of Sri Lanka
King of Kotte
Reign 1551 - May 27, 1597
Full name Dom Joao Dharmapala Peria Bandara
Titles Dom Joaõ Dharmapala
Born 1541
Birthplace Royal Palace, Kotte
Died May 27, 1597
Place of death Portuguese Fort, Colombo
Predecessor Bhuvanekabahu VII
Successor Mayadunne
Consort Dona Katharina
Consort Dona Margarida
Royal House Kotte
Father Prince Weediye Bandara
Mother Royal Princess Samudra Devi

Dharmapala or Dom Joao Dharmapala Peria Bandara (1541 - May 27, 1597) was king of the Kingdom of Kotte, in present day Sri Lanka, from 1551 until May 27, 1597. He is also known as Don Juan Dharmapala, the only catholic king in Sri Lankan history.

Birth

Don Juan Dharmapala was born as the eldest child of Weediye Bandara, a Prince from Madampe and his wife Samudra Devi,daughter of King Buwanekabahu VII the King of Kotte. His exact date of birth is unknown, but year is commonly regarded as 1541.

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Dharmapala of Kotte
Born: ? ? Died: May 27 1597
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Bhuvanekabahu VII		 King of Kotte
–		 Succeeded by
Mayadunne



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