# Iolanda Fleming

_Brazilian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Iolanda Lima Fleming is a Brazilian professor and politician. She is noted as the first woman to become a state governor in Brazil. She served as the Governor of Acre from 1986 to 1987.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 June 1936 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Manoel Urbano ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Movement Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P102))
- **Positions held:** Deputy Mayor of Rio Branco (1 January 1989 – 31 December 1992); governor of Acre (14 May 1986 – 15 March 1987); state deputy of Acre; state secretary of Acre ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433#P39))

## Questions

**When was Iolanda Fleming born?**  
Iolanda Fleming was born on 20 June 1936 in Manoel Urbano.

**What positions has Iolanda Fleming held?**  
Positions held by Iolanda Fleming include: Deputy Mayor of Rio Branco (1989–1992); governor of Acre (1986–1987); state deputy of Acre; state secretary of Acre.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Iolanda Fleming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iolanda_Fleming) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6062433](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6062433) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Iolanda Fleming (cropped).jpg by Jane de Araújo/Agência Senado (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iolanda_Fleming_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Iolanda Fleming". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/iolanda-fleming. Retrieved 5 November 2026.