Lily Marinho facts for kids

Lily Monique de Carvalho Marinho (born May 10, 1921, died January 5, 2011) was a very important woman in Brazil. She was known for supporting the arts, helping others, and being a well-known person in society. She was married to Roberto Marinho, who started a big media company called Rede Globo. Lily Marinho also became a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for peace in 1999.

Early Life and Family

Lily Monique Lemb was born in Cologne, Germany, on May 10, 1921. Her father, John Lemb, was a British soldier. Her mother, Jeanne Bergeon, was French. Lily was born in Germany because her father was working there after World War I.

However, she grew up in Paris, France. She was the only child of her parents.

Supporting the Arts

Lily Marinho was a big supporter of the arts. She helped organize and pay for many important art shows in Brazil. These shows featured famous artists from around the world.

Some of the artists whose works she helped bring to Brazil included Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel, and Pablo Picasso. Her efforts helped many Brazilians see and appreciate these amazing artworks.

Later Life and Legacy

Lily Marinho was married twice in her life. Both of her husbands were very wealthy men in Brazil. They both owned newspapers. Her second husband was Roberto Marinho, who was a powerful media owner. He passed away in 2003.

Lily Marinho herself passed away on January 5, 2011, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was 89 years old. She had been in the hospital since December 2010. She was buried in the Cemitério São João Batista in Rio de Janeiro.

Her work as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador showed her dedication to peace. She left a lasting impact on the arts and philanthropy in Brazil.