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Charles Ambrose Lorenz: an unsung artist of the 19th century-by Avishka Mario Senewiratne Source:Island “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso Though forgotten by the present generation, it is no understatement to say that Charles Ambrose Lorenz was Ceylon’s most beloved son of the 19th century. The whole colony mourned his premature death in his prime in 1871. He was loved by people from all walks of life. This most accomplished and colourful personality wore several hats in lifetime. He was well-known as one of the earliest Ceylonese appointed to the Legislative Council where he fulfilled his duties with zeal and integrity. Being a lawyer, he stood for justice, never compromising his principles for glory or monetary gain. Though Burgher by race, the Sinhalese called him as Lorenz Hâmuduruwwô, for he stood for all irrespective of caste, creed and race. A pioneering ...