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Wanderley Mariz
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| Interior and Justice Secretary of Rio Grande do Norte | |
| In office 1987–1989 |
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| Governor | Geraldo Melo |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Rio Grande do Norte | |
| In office 1975–1987 |
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| Born | November 2, 1940 Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Died | July 2, 2020 (aged 79) Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Political party | Christian Democracy (PSDC) |
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| Alma mater | Fluminense Federal University |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Wanderley Mariz (born November 2, 1940, died July 2, 2020) was a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He was known for his work in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. He served in important government roles for many years.
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Wanderley Mariz's Early Life and Education
Wanderley Mariz was born in a city called Caicó in Brazil. This city is located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Before he became a politician, he went to college. He studied at the Fluminense Federal University. There, he earned a degree in Law.
Political Career Highlights
Wanderley Mariz had a long and active career in Brazilian politics. He held several important positions.
Serving as a Federal Deputy
In 1974, Mariz was chosen by the people to be a member of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. This is like being a representative in the country's main law-making body. He represented his home state of Rio Grande do Norte. His first time in this role lasted from 1975 to 1979.
He was re-elected in 1978 to serve again as a Federal Deputy. This second term was from 1979 to 1983. He was elected one more time in 1982 for his third term. His last time as a Federal Deputy was from 1983 to 1987.
Other Government Roles
After his time as a Federal Deputy, Mariz took on another important job. From 1987 to 1989, he was the Secretary of Interior and Justice for Rio Grande do Norte. He was chosen for this role by the state's Governor, Geraldo Melo.
Running for Other Offices
Wanderley Mariz also tried to get elected to other positions. In 1986, he ran for a seat in the Brazilian Senate. The Senate is another part of Brazil's government. However, he did not get enough votes to win this election. Later, in 2008, he ran to become the Mayor of Caicó, his hometown. He was not successful in this election either.
Family and Passing Away
Wanderley Mariz came from a family with a history in politics. His father, Dinarte Mariz, was also a well-known politician. His father served as the Governor of Rio Grande do Norte from 1956 to 1961. He was also a Senator for the state for many years.
Wanderley Mariz passed away on July 2, 2020. He was 79 years old. He died in the city of Natal. His death was caused by problems from COVID-19. This happened during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Wanderley Mariz para niños
