Nydia Quintero Turbay facts for kids
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Nydia Quintero Turbay
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| First Lady of Colombia | |
| In role 7 August 1978 – 7 August 1982 |
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| President | Julio César Turbay Ayala |
| Preceded by | Cecilia Caballero Blanco |
| Succeeded by | Rosa Helena Álvarez Yepes |
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Nydia Quintero Turbay
28 August 1932 Neiva, Huila, Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
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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.
Spain: She was given the title of Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. This is a high honor from Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Nydia Quintero para niños
- Bertha Puga Martínez
