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When was J. R. Jayewardene born?
J. R. Jayewardene was born 17 September 1906
Where did J. R. Jayewardene grow up?
J. R. Jayewardene grew up in Colombo
Where did J. R. Jayewardene go to school?
J. R. Jayewardene received his primary education at Bishop's College, Colombo and attended Royal College, Colombo for his secondary education.
Did J. R. Jayewardene go to any other schools besides Bishop's College, Colombo and Royal College, Colombo?
J. R. Jayewardene entered the University College, Colombo (University of London), in 1926 to read English, Latin, Logic and Economics.
Where else did J. R. Jayewardene study besides Bishop's College, Colombo, Royal College, Colombo and University College, Combo (University of London)?
In 1928 J. R. Jayewardene transferred to law by entering Colombo Law College and passed out as an advocate, starting his practice in the unofficial bar, for a brief period.

Question: What did he do in his early life?
Self-contained rewrite: What did J. R. Jayewardene do in his early life?