Wilma de Faria

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Wilma de Faria (February 17, 1945 – June 15, 2017) was a Brazilian politician. She served as the governor of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte from 2003 to 2010, the first woman to hold the position. She was a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party.[1]

Faria died on June 15, 2017 from cancer at the age of 72.[2]

References

  1. "Wilma de Faria is re-elected Governor of Rio Grande do Norte". 30 October 2006. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  2. Morre es-Governadora Wilma de Faria