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Wanderley Mariz
Brazilian politician and lawyer (1940–2020)
Vigolvino Wanderley Mariz (2 November 1940 – 2 July 2020), better known simply as Wanderley Mariz, was a Brazilian Politician and Lawyer from the state of Rio Grande do Norte.[1]
Wanderley Mariz | |
|---|---|
| Interior and Justice Secretary of Rio Grande do Norte | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Governor | Geraldo Melo |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies from Rio Grande do Norte | |
| In office 1975–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1940-11-02)November 2, 1940 Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Died | July 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (aged 79) Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Political party | Christian Democracy (PSDC) |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Alma mater | Fluminense Federal University |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Before pursuing a career in politics, Mariz went to college at the Fluminense Federal University and graduated in Law.[1]
In 1974, Mariz was elected Member of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies representing his birth state of Rio Grande do Norte. His first tenure went from 1975 to 1979.[1][2]
In 1978, he was re-elected Federal Deputy for Rio Grande do Norte. This time he remained in office between 1979 and 1983.[1]
In 1982, he was re-elected for his third and last term as a Federal Deputy. His last term went from 1983 to 1987.[1]
In 1986, he decided to run for a spot at the Brazilian Senate representing Rio Grande do Norte, but ultimately failed to secure enough votes to be elected.[2]
In 2008, he decided to run for Mayor of Caicó, but ultimately failed to win.[2]
Between 1987 and 1989, Mariz worked as Secretary of Interior and Justice of his birth state after being appointed by Governor Geraldo Melo.[1][2]
His father, Dinarte Mariz who was also a politician, held various prestigious political posts, such as: Governor of Rio Grande do Norte (1956–1961) and Senator for Rio Grande do Norte (1955–1956 and 1963–1984).[3]
On 2 July 2020, Mariz died in Natal at the age of 79 due to complications brought on by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.[2]
- "Biografia: Wanderley Mariz". Chamber of Deputies (Brazil). Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- "Internado com covid-19, morre o ex-deputado Wanderley Mariz". Tribuna do Norte. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- "Dinarte Mariz: Dados Pessoais". Brazilian Senate. Retrieved July 2, 2020.