Mariana da Fonseca
| Mariana da Fonseca | |
|---|---|
| |
| First Lady of Brazil | |
| In office 15 November 1889 – 23 November 1891 | |
| President | Deodoro da Fonseca |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Josina Peixoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1826 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | 9 April 1905 (aged 79) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, First Brazilian Republic |
| Spouse | Deodoro da Fonseca |
Mariana Meireles da Fonseca (10 February 1826 – 9 April 1905) was the wife of Deodoro da Fonseca, the 1st president of Brazil, and the first woman to serve as the first lady of the country, between 1889 and 1891.[1][2]
References
- Back to citation Redação (2020-11-13). "Mariana da Fonseca, a primeira a assumir o posto de primeira-dama no país". Aventuras na História (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- Back to citation "Primeiras-damas: um histórico do papel das companheiras dos presidentes do país". Marie Claire (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-01-01. Retrieved 2024-11-26.