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Chadlia Caid Essebsi
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![]() Chadlia Saïda Farhat during the 1950s
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First Lady of Tunisia | |
In office December 31, 2014 – July 25, 2019 |
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President | Beji Caid Essebsi |
Preceded by | Béatrice Marzouki |
Succeeded by | Siren Ennaceur |
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Chadlia Saïda Farhat
1 August 1936 Tunis, Tunisia |
Died | 15 September 2019 Tunis, Tunisia |
(aged 83)
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Children | 4 |
Chadlia Saïda Farhat Essebsi was an important figure in Tunisia. She was the First Lady of Tunisia from 2014 to 2019. This means she was the wife of the country's president. Her husband was Beji Caid Essebsi.
She was the fifth First Lady of Tunisia. She was also the second First Lady after the Tunisian Revolution. This revolution brought big changes to the country.
Who Was Chadlia Saïda Farhat Essebsi?
Chadlia Saïda Farhat was born on August 1, 1936. Her birthplace was Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. She grew up and lived most of her life there.
In 1958, she married Beji Caid Essebsi. They had four children together. Their marriage lasted for many years.
Her Role as First Lady
As First Lady, Chadlia Saïda Farhat Essebsi supported her husband. She also represented Tunisia in many ways. First Ladies often take part in social and cultural events. They also work on important causes.
While her husband was president, she played a quiet but important role. She was a respected figure in Tunisia.
Her Legacy
Chadlia Saïda Farhat Essebsi passed away on September 15, 2019. She was 83 years old. She died in Tunis, the city where she was born. Her death happened less than two months after her husband, President Beji Caid Essebsi, passed away.
She is remembered as a supportive wife and a dignified First Lady. Her time as First Lady was a period of change for Tunisia.