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.
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 | December 16, 1936 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Spouse | Julio María Sanguinetti |
| Children | Julio Luis Emma |
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| Occupation | Historian Academic Journalist Writer |
Biography edit
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]
Personal life edit
She is the daughter of María de Montserrat, a writer.
Selected work edit
- Rivera: un Oriental Liso y Llano (Ediciones de la Banda Oriental, Montevideo. 1976)
- Ciudad Vieja de Montevideo
- El Bien Nacer. Limpieza de Oficios y Limpieza de Sangre. Raíces Ibéricas de un Mal Latinoamericano. Montevideo, Alfaguara, 2000.
Bibliography edit
- Vierci, Pablo (2015). Ellas 5. Montevideo: Aguaclara. ISBN 9789974994232.
References edit
- ^ "Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
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