Marta Canessa | |
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First Lady of Uruguay | |
In office March 1, 1995 – March 1, 2000 | |
President | Julio María Sanguinetti |
Preceded by | Julia Pou |
Succeeded by | Mercedes Menafra |
First Lady of Uruguay | |
In office March 1, 1985 – March 1, 1990 | |
President | Julio María Sanguinetti |
Preceded by | Alicia Rey Nebril |
Succeeded by | Julia Pou |
Personal details | |
Born | Montevideo, Uruguay | December 16, 1936
Spouse | Julio María Sanguinetti |
Children | Julio Luis Emma |
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Occupation | Historian Academic Journalist Writer |
Marta Canessa de Monserrat (born December 16, 1936 Montevideo) is a Uruguayan historian, academic and writer. Canessa, the wife of former President Julio María Sanguinetti, served as the First Lady of Uruguay for two non-consecutive terms - 1985 to 1990 and 1995 until 2000.
Canessa was member of the Commission special permanent of the city old in Montevideo during 15 years. Also was member of the Council honorary of the works of preservation and reconstruction of it Colonia del Sacramento, which was later declared heritage of the humanity by Unesco.[1]
She is the daughter of María de Montserrat, a writer.