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Minister Senadhilankara

Minister Senadhilankara belonged to the Menavara family. It is during the time of King Devanampiyatissa that the people belonging to this clan, have come to Lanka. They were those who came when the Sri Mahabodhi was brought to Lanka. A Maurya princess who had entered the sasana by ordaining herself, was made to de-robe and enter into marriage. This princess was Sunanda by name. The prince who married her was Bodhigupta. All these details are in the reports of eulogists.

Walt Disney

Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago Illinois, to his father Elias Disney, and mother Flora Call Disney. Walt was one of five children, four boys and a girl. After Walt's birth, the Disney family moved to Marceline Missouri, Walt lived most of his childhood here. Walt had very early interests in art, he would often sell drawings to neighbours to make extra money. He pursued his art career, by studying art and photography by going to McKinley High School in Chicago.

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