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First Lady of the Argentine Nation
Coat of arms of Argentina.svg
Incumbent
Vacant
since 10 December 2023
Style Madam First Lady
Residence Quinta de Olivos
Term length Coterminous to presidential term (4 years)
Inaugural holder Juana del Pino
Formation February 8, 1826 (1826-02-08)
Final holder Fabiola Yáñez

The First Lady or First Gentleman of Argentina is an important, but unofficial, title. It's usually given to the husband or wife of the current president of Argentina. They often live at the Quinta de Olivos, which is the official residence, and sometimes appear at the Casa Rosada, the president's office.

What Does a First Lady or Gentleman Do?

The role of First Lady or First Gentleman is not an elected job. This means they don't get voted into office, and they don't earn a salary. They also don't have official duties set by the government.

However, First Ladies and Gentlemen often do a lot of good work. They usually focus on:

  • Helping people: Many get involved in humanitarian and charity projects. They work to improve the lives of others.
  • Supporting the President: They often help with campaigns and represent the country at different events. They are a public face alongside the president.

Interesting Facts About Argentina's First Ladies and Gentlemen

Argentina has had many notable First Ladies and one First Gentleman. Here are some cool facts about them:

  • Born in other countries: Only two First Ladies were born outside Argentina. Juana del Pino y Vera Mujica was born in Uruguay, and Regina Pacini was born in Portugal.
  • Eva Perón: Eva Perón (1919–1952) was First Lady from 1946 until she passed away. She was one of the most famous and powerful First Ladies. She worked hard for charity and women's rights. The Argentine Congress even called her the "Spiritual Leader of the Nation."
  • First Lady to President: Isabel Perón made history. She was the first First Lady to become the President of Argentina in 1974 after her husband, Juan Domingo Perón, died.
  • First of Arab descent: Zulema Yoma was the first First Lady of Argentina with Arab roots.
  • A daughter as First Lady: Zulema María Eva Menem, also known as Zulemita, was unique. She was the first and only presidential daughter to officially act as First Lady. This happened after her parents divorced.
  • First elected woman President: Cristina Fernández was First Lady from 2003 to 2007. Later, she became the first woman to be democratically elected as President of Argentina.
  • The only First Gentleman: Néstor Kirchner (1950–2010) was a former Argentine president. He was also the only First Gentleman of Argentina, serving while his wife, Cristina Fernández, was president.

A Look at Past First Ladies and Gentlemen

Over the years, many people have served as First Lady or First Gentleman of Argentina. This role has been filled by spouses, partners, and even a presidential daughter. They have all played a part in the country's history, supporting the president and engaging in public life. The official Casa Rosada website keeps a record of all these important figures.

Images for kids

  • Juana del Pino de Rivadavia

    Portrait engraving of Juana del Pino

  • Lucia Petrona

    Portrait engraving of Lucia Petrona

  • Dolores Costa de Urquiza

    Portrait engraving of Dolores Costa

  • Modesta García

    Portrait of Modesta García

  • Juana Rosa.jpg

    Portrait of Juana Rosa Heredia Cañas de Pedernera

  • Delfina María Luisa de Vedia

    Portrait of Maria Luisa Vedia

  • Benita Agustina Martínez de Sarmiento

    Portrait of Benita Martinez

  • Carmen Nobrega Miguens de Avellaneda

    Portrait of Carmen Nobrega

  • Clara Dolores del Corazón de Jesús Funes y Díaz

    Portrait of Clara Funes

  • Benedicta Elisea Funes Díaz

    Portrait of Elisea Funes

  • Carolina Lagos

    Portrait of Carolina Lagos

  • Cipriana Lahitte Bonavía

    Portrait of Cipriana Lahitte

  • Leonor Hermenegilda del Carmen Tezanos Pinto

    Portrait of Leonor Tezanos Pinto

  • Susana Rodriguez de Quintana

    Portrait of Susana Rodriguez

  • Josefa Julia Maria Bouquet Roldan

    Portrait of Josefa Roldan

  • Rosa Isidora González Delgado

    Portrait of Isidora González

  • Regina Pacini

    Portrait of Regina Pacini

  • Aurelia Madero Buján

    Portrait of Aurelia Madero Buján

  • Ana Encarnación Bernal Harris

    Portrait of Ana Encarnación Bernal Harris

  • María Luisa Iribarne Daubert

    Portrait of María Luisa Iribarne Daubert

  • María Delia Luzuriaga

    Portrait of María Delia Luzuriaga

  • María Inés Lobato Mulle

    Portrait of María Inés Lobato Mulle

  • Conrada Victoria Torni

    Portrait of Conrada Victoria Torni

  • Evita (cropped)

    Official portrait of Eva Perón

  • Mercedes Villada Achával

    Portrait of Mercedes Villada Achával

  • Sara Lucía Herrera

    Official portrait of Sara Lucía Herrera

  • Elena Luisa María Faggionatto

    Official portrait of Elena Faggionatto

  • Silvia Martorell

    Portrait of Silvia Martorell

  • María Emilia Green Urien

    Photo of Maria Emilia Green

  • Bety Nelly Andrés

    Photo of Bety Andrés

  • Ileana María Bell Bidart

    Photo of Ileana Bell Bidart

  • Cámpora con su esposa

    Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Cámpora

  • Norma López Rega, primera dama argentina, en la Antártida

    Portrait of Norma López Rega

  • Isabel Martinez de Peron

    Photo of Isabel Perón

  • Alicia Raquel Hartridge Lacoste

    Photo of Alicia Raquel Hartridge Lacoste

  • Maria Lorenza Barreneche

    Photo of Maria Barreneche

  • Zulema Yoma

    Official portrait of Zulema Yoma

  • Zulemita Menem 1997-05-25

    Official portrait of Zulemita Menem

  • Inés Pertiné (cropped)

    Official portrait of Inés Pertiné

  • Chiche Duhalde (cropped)

    Official portrait of Hilda González de Duhalde

  • Cristinakirchnermensaje2010

    Photo of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

  • Presidente Nestor Kirchner (cropped)

    Photo of Nestor Kirchner

  • Juliana Awada G20 (cropped)

    Photo of Juliana Awada

  • Fabiola Yáñez en Israel

    Photo of Fabiola Yáñez

  • Roque Saenz Peña visitando el Concejo Nacional de Educación, 1911

    President Roque Sáenz Peña and First Lady Isidora González.

  • Marcelo y Regina años 20

    President Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear and First Lady Regina Pacini

  • Juan y Eva Oficial

    President Juan Perón and First Lady Eva Duarte

  • Elena y Arturo

    President Arturo Frondizi and First Lady Elena Faggionatto

  • Arturo Illia y su esposa

    President Arturo Illia and First Lady Silvia Martorell

  • Campano y peron

    President Juan Perón and First Lady Isabel Perón

  • Menem y Zulemita en Ezeiza 02

    President Carlos Menem and his daughter Zulema

  • Néstor Kirchner y Cristina Fernández-Buenos Aires-Mayo 2004

    President Néstor Kirchner and future President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

  • Mauricio Macri asiste a la Función Extraordinaria en el Teatro Colón (6483728779)

    President Mauricio Macri and First Lady Juliana Awada

  • 26.06.2023 - Cerimônia de chegada do Presidente da República Argentina, Alberto Fernández, por ocasião de sua visita de Estado ao Brasil (53004011519)

    President Alberto Fernández and First Lady Fabiola Yáñez

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