Alzira Soriano Explained

Alzira Soriano
Office1:	Mayor of Lajes
Term Start1:	1929
Term End1:	1930
Birth Date:	1887 4, df=yes
Children:	3

Luísa Alzira Teixeira Soriano (April 29, 1887 – May 28, 1963) was a Brazilian politician who served as the mayor of Lajes, Rio Grande do Norte. In 1928, she became the first female mayor in Brazil and South America, at the age of 32. She was a widow and a mother of three daughters.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

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4. Book: Hebe C. Boa-Viagem A. Costa. Elas, As Pioneiras do Brasil. 18 November 2017. 13 October 2014. Scortecci. Portuguese. 978-85-67443-19-5. 366–.
5. Web site: A pioneira Alzira Soriano . jornalggn . Portuguese . 28 June 2012 . 18 November 2017.