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Wilma de Faria

52nd Governor of Rio Grande do Norte (1945–2017)

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Wilma de Faria was a Brazilian politician. She served as the governor of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte from 2003 to 2010, the first woman to hold the position. She was a member of the AVANTE.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Mossoró wd
Died
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Place of death
Natal wd
Citizenship
Brazil wd
Occupation
politician, university teacher wd
Political party
Brazilian Socialist Party wd

Positions held wd

  • deputy mayor of Natal (1 January 2013 – 31 December 2016)
  • federal deputy of Rio Grande do Norte
  • state secretary of Rio Grande do Norte
  • mayor of Natal
  • governor of Rio Grande do Norte
  • councillor of Natal

Awards wd

  • Bertha Lutz Prize (2018)

Questions

When was Wilma de Faria born?
Wilma de Faria was born on 17 February 1945 in Mossoró.
What positions has Wilma de Faria held?
Positions held by Wilma de Faria include: deputy mayor of Natal (2013–2016); federal deputy of Rio Grande do Norte; state secretary of Rio Grande do Norte; mayor of Natal; governor of Rio Grande do Norte.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Wilma de Faria · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3781041 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Wilmafaria2006.jpg by Wilson Dias/ABr (CC BY 3.0 br)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Wilma de Faria". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/wilma-de-faria. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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