T.b jaya was born in galagedara on 1st january 1890. after his primary education. his family education , his family moved to colombo and he was admitted to st. thomas college, mr. lavinia for his secondary ion education . after passing the london matriculation examination he became a teacher , while being a teacher, he passed the london b.a. examination. he is remembered by every sri lanka , specially for his contribution towards the struggle for independence and his service to eduction .
