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Nydia Quintero Turbay
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First Lady of Colombia
In role
7 August 1978 (1978-08-07) – 7 August 1982 (1982-08-07)
President Julio César Turbay Ayala
Preceded by Cecilia Caballero Blanco
Succeeded by Rosa Helena Álvarez Yepes
Personal details
Born
Nydia Quintero Turbay

(1932-08-28) 28 August 1932 (age 92)
Neiva, Huila, Colombia
Political party Liberal
Spouses
(m. 1948; div. 1983)
(m. 1984)
Children
  • Julio César Turbay Quintero
  • Diana Consuelo Turbay Quintero
  • Claudia Turbay Quintero
  • María Victoria Turbay Quintero

Nydia Quintero Turbay, born on August 28, 1932, is a well-known Colombian figure. She was the wife of Julio César Turbay Ayala, who served as the 25th president of Colombia. Because of this, she was the First Lady of Colombia from 1978 to 1982.

Today, Nydia Quintero leads an important group called Fundación Solidaridad por Colombia. This is a nonprofit organization. It works to help families in Colombia who are struggling. The group offers programs for children, people with disabilities, and those in need. These programs focus on education and nutrition.

Early Life and Family

Nydia Quintero Turbay was born in Neiva, Huila, Colombia. Her parents were Jorge Quintero Céspedes and Adhalía Turbay Ayala. Her family has roots from Lebanon and the Basque Country.

She went to school at La Presentación in Neiva. After her father passed away, she moved to Bogotá. There, she continued her studies at the Liceo Nacional Femenino Antonia Santos.

Marriages and Children

On May 18, 1948, Nydia Quintero married Julio César Turbay Ayala. He later became the president of Colombia. They had four children together: Julio César, Diana Consuelo, Claudia, and María Victoria.

After her husband's time as president ended, they divorced in 1983. The next year, in 1984, she married Gustavo Balcázar Monzón.

Honors and Awards

Nydia Quintero Turbay has received special recognition for her work.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Nydia Quintero para niños

  • Bertha Puga Martínez
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