Maria Barroso | |
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First Lady of Portugal | |
In office 9 March 1986 – 9 March 1996 | |
President | Mário Soares |
Preceded by | Manuela Eanes |
Succeeded by | Maria José Ritta |
Member of the Assembly of the Republic Elections: 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983 | |
In office 1976–1985 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso 2 May 1925 Fuseta, Olhão, Portugal |
Died | 7 July 2015 São Domingos de Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal | (aged 90)
Political party | Socialist Party |
Spouse(s) | Mário Soares (1949-2015) |
Children | João Barroso Soares Isabel Barroso Soares |
Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
Occupation | Politician Actress |
Profession | Teacher |
Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso Soares, GCL (2 May 1925 – 7 July 2015) was a Portuguese politician and actress.[1][2] She was the wife of former Portuguese President Mário Soares. She served as First Lady of Portugal between 1986 and 1996.