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Velupillai Prabhakaran — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 26 November 1954 · Died: 18 May 2009 · Age at death: 54

How old was Velupillai Prabhakaran when he died?

Velupillai Prabhakaran died aged 54. He was born on 26 November 1954 and died on 18 May 2009.

Founder and leader of the Tamil Tigers

Did you know?He was rarely seen in public and directed his military operations from hidden bases deep within the jungle.

Velupillai Prabhakaran (26 November 1954 – 18 May 2009) was an Eelam Tamil nationalist, revolutionary and guerrilla leader. A major figure of Tamil nationalism, he founded and led the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

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Age at death: 54
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Years since death: 17

Born: November 26, 1954 · Valvettithurai, Sri Lanka
Died: May 18, 2009
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Known for: Politics, Military

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