Sir Pattiyapathirennehelage Albert Fredrick Peries (born 12 May 1905 - 21 September 1967) was the 5th & 10th Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Serving as Deputy Speaker Peries first became Speaker with the sudden death of Francis Molamure, who collapsed and died while presiding over the session.He was elected to the seat of Nattandiya.Peries attended St.