She rose to power in 1960 as a widow and mother of three, becoming the first woman in the world to serve as a prime minister.
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Mar 6, 2026
From 2000: Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka Dies at 84; First Woman Premier
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By Celia W. Dugger
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