Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva facts for kids
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Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva
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Marisa Letícia in 2007
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| First Lady of Brazil | |
| In role 1 January 2003 – 31 December 2010 |
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| President | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
| Preceded by | Ruth Cardoso |
| Succeeded by | Marcela Temer (2016) |
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| Born |
Marisa Letícia Casa
7 April 1950 São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 3 February 2017 (aged 66) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Resting place | Jardim da Colina Cemetery São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil 23°42′24″S 46°31′37″W / 23.7065676°S 46.5269805°W |
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| Political party | PT (1980–2017) |
| Spouses |
Marcos Cláudio dos Santos
(m. 1970; died 1971) |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | •  - Grand Cross of the Order of Merit•  Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic•  - Grand Cross of the Order of Liberty•  Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ |
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Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva was an important woman in Brazil. She was the wife of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who served as the president of Brazil. This made her the First Lady of Brazil from 2003 to 2010.
She was born Marisa Letícia Casa on April 7, 1950. She passed away on February 3, 2017, at the age of 66.
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Her Life and Family
Marisa Letícia Casa was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. She grew up in a working-class family.
She married Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 1974. Together, they had four children. She was a supportive partner throughout his political career.
Becoming First Lady
When her husband, Lula, became the President of Brazil in 2003, Marisa Letícia became the First Lady. This role meant she represented Brazil alongside her husband. She often joined him at important events and meetings.
She served as First Lady for two terms, from 2003 to 2010. During this time, she met many world leaders and important people.
Awards and Honors
Marisa Letícia received several special awards from different countries. These awards recognized her role as First Lady. They also honored her contributions to public life.
Denmark:
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (2007)
Spain:
Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Later Years
After her husband's presidency ended, Marisa Letícia continued to live in Brazil. She remained a private person but was still a public figure.
She became ill in January 2017. Marisa Letícia passed away on February 3, 2017. Her passing was a sad event for many in Brazil.
Images for kids
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Marisa Letícia with Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad in 2003
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President Lula and First Lady Marisa Letícia during the 2005 Independence Day parade
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Lula and Marisa Letícia with Pope Benedict XVI in Brazil, 2007
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Marisa Letícia and King Harald V of Norway at a state dinner in Oslo, Norway, 2007
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The President and First Lady with the Dutch Royal Family in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Marisa Letícia Lula da Silva para niños
