Dona Isabella Koraneliya (Sinhala:දොන ඉසබෙලා කොරනෙලියා) (aka Gajaman Nona) was a Sri Lankan author who was noted for having the ability to write and recite impromptu Sinhala poetry. She was born in Kollupitiya, Ceylon as the second daughter of Don Francisco Senaratna Kumara Perumal and Fransina Jasenthu Graivo. She was baptized Dona Isabella Koraneliya Perumal. Between 1802 and 1806 Sir John DOyly was the Government Agent and Fiscal Collector in Matara and Hambantota districts. Gajaman Nona was left almost destitute by the death of her husband. She could not get a proper job. As she had several children to take care of,she asked John DOyly, the Government Agent, for some kind of assistance. Kind-hearted Sir John DOyly granted Nindagama (Area of Land in which one is able to live and farm for ones needs.). At present, this statue of her stands at Ambalantota, Nonagama Junction (name derived from Gajaman Nona). In gratitude, she composed a poem to Sir John.
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