Marta Canessa
Marta Canessa | |
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Canessa in 1986 | |
| First Lady of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1, 1995 – March 1, 2000 | |
| President | Julio María Sanguinetti |
| Preceded by | Julia Pou |
| Succeeded by | Mercedes Menafra |
| In office March 1, 1985 – March 1, 1990 | |
| President | Julio María Sanguinetti |
| Preceded by | Alicia Rey Nebril |
| Succeeded by | Julia Pou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1936 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 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.