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Marly Sarney
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First Lady of Brazil
In role
15 March 1985 – 15 March 1990
President José Sarney
Preceded by Dulce Figueiredo
Succeeded by Rosane Collor
Second Lady of Brazil
In role
15 March 1985 – 21 April 1985
Vice President José Sarney
Preceded by Vivi Chaves
Succeeded by Anna Maria Maciel
First Lady of Maranhão
In role
31 January 1966 – 14 May 1970
Governor José Sarney
Preceded by Aldenora Bello
Succeeded by Enide Jorge Dino
Personal details
Born
Marly Pádua Macieira

(1932-12-04) 4 December 1932 (age 92)
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Political party MDB
Spouse
(m. 1952)
Children Roseana Sarney
Fernando Sarney
Sarney Filho

Marly Macieira Sarney was born on December 4, 1932. She is well-known as the wife of José Sarney, who was a president of Brazil. Marly Sarney served as the First Lady of Brazil when her husband was president. This was from 1985 to 1990.

Life and Family

Marly Macieira Sarney grew up in São Luís, a city in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. She married José Sarney on July 12, 1952. Together, they have three children: Roseana Sarney, Fernando Sarney, and Sarney Filho.

Roles as First Lady

Marly Sarney held important roles during her husband's political career. She was the First Lady of Maranhão from 1966 to 1970. This was when José Sarney was the governor of that state.

Later, she became the Second Lady of Brazil for a short time in 1985. This happened when her husband was the Vice President. Soon after, when he became president, she took on the role of First Lady of Brazil. She served in this position for five years, from 1985 to 1990.

As First Lady, she often supported social programs. She also represented Brazil at various events. Her work focused on helping people and communities.

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