Roseana Sarney | |
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Governor of Maranhão | |
In office January 1, 1995 – April 5, 2002 |
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Preceded by | Ribamar Fiquene |
Succeeded by | José Reinaldo Tavares |
In office April 17, 2009 – December 10, 2014 |
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Preceded by | Jackson Lago |
Succeeded by | Arnaldo Melo |
Member of the Senate from Maranhão |
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In office 1 February 2003 – 16 April 2009 |
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Preceded by | Bello Parga |
Succeeded by | Mauro Fecury |
Federal Deputy from Maranhão |
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In office February 1, 1991 – December 16, 1994 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
São Luís, Brazil |
June 1, 1953
Nationality | Brazilian |
Political party |
PDS (1980–1985) PMDB (1985—1990) PFL (1990—2006) PMDB (2006—current) |
Spouse(s) | Jorge Murad Júnior (1976—current) |
Relations |
José Sarney (father) Marly Sarney (mother) |
Children | Rafaela (born 1978) |
Alma mater | University of Brasília |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Sociology |
Roseana Macieira Ferreira Araújo da Costa Sarney Murad (born June 1, 1953 in São Luís, Maranhão) is a Brazilian politician and sociologist. She was the governor of the Brazilian state of Maranhão from 2009 to 2014. She is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party and daughter of former President and senator José Sarney.
Roseana has served in a number of elected offices, including congresswoman from 1991 to 1994, governor of Maranhão from 1995 to 2002 and senator from 2003 to 2009. She considered running for president in 2002, but a corruption scandal led to her withdrawal from the race on April 15, 2002.