Philip Upali Wijewardene was a prominent Sri Lankan business magnate and the founder of the Upali Group, the first multinational company in Sri Lanka. By 1983, his net worth was estimated at US $50 million. The Upali Group had diversified interests, including confectionery, electronics, automobile manufacturing, and aviation. Brands developed under his leadership include Kandos and Upali Air. He was presumed dead when his private jet disappeared on 13 February 1983, having a significant impact on Sri Lankan business.
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Meaning of the name - Upali
A renowned disciple of the Buddha, known for his wisdom and knowledge
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Upali Wijewardene belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Matara
Place of Death: Strait of Malacca
Cause of Death: Presumed dead in an airplane disappearance
Educated At: C.M.S. Ladies' College | Royal College, Colombo | Queens' College
Occupation: Business magnate | Entrepreneur
Employers: Upali Group
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Ephemeris for February 17, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 56 | 28 Aquarius 50 | 23 Taurus 46 |
| Moon | 1 Libra 8 | 21 Libra 6 | 3 Sagittarius 47 |
| Mercury | 13 Aquarius 26 | 5 Pisces 6 | 28 Aries 53 |
| Venus | 1 Pisces 7 | 7 Aries 50 | 18 Gemini 38 |
| Mars | 13 Aries 10 | 17 Cancer 18 | 14 Gemini 43 |
| Jupiter | 13 Aquarius 41 | 11 Gemini 33 | 0 Pisces 2 |
| Saturn | 3 Aries 16 | 19 Pisces 12 | 13 Aries 38 |
| Uranus | 10 Taurus 7 | 23 Taurus 25 | 14 Taurus 19 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 21 | 28 Pisces 28 | 18 Virgo 25 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 23 | 2 Aquarius 33 | 28 Cancer 5 |
| Rahu | 1 Sagittarius 42 | 28 Pisces 59 | 27 Scorpio 5 |
| Ketu | 1 Gemini 42 | 28 Virgo 59 | 27 Taurus 5 |
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