Maria Barroso | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Portugal | |
| In office 9 March 1986 – 9 March 1996 | |
| President | Mário Soares |
| Preceded by | Manuela Eanes |
| Succeeded by | Maria José Ritta |
| Member of the Assembly of the Republic Elections: 1976, 1979, 1980, 1983 | |
| In office 1976–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso 2 May 1925 Fuseta, Olhão, Portugal |
| Died | 7 July 2015 (aged 90) São Domingos de Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Political party | Socialist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mário Soares (1949-2015) |
| Children | João Barroso Soares Isabel Barroso Soares |
| Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
| Occupation | Politician Actress |
| Profession | Teacher |
Maria de Jesus Simões Barroso Soares, GCL (2 May 1925 – 7 July 2015) was a Portuguese politician and actress. She was the wife of former Portuguese President Mário Soares. She served as First Lady of Portugal between 1986 and 1996.