How many terms did Sirimavo serve as Prime Minister?
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike served as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka three times. She was first elected in 1960, becoming the world's first female head of government. She was re-elected in 1970 and 1977. Bandaranaike was a controversial figure, and her tenure as Prime Minister was marked by political instability and economic problems. She was assassinated in 1980.
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