Wanderley Mariz

Vigolvino Wanderley Mariz (November 2, 1940 – July 2, 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
GovernorGeraldo 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
DiedJuly 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (aged 79)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Political partyChristian Democracy (PSDC)
Other political
affiliations
Alma materFluminense Federal University
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer

Career

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]

Personal life and death

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 July 2, 2020, Mariz died in Natal at the age of 79 due to complications brought on by COVID-19.[2]

References
  1. "Biografia: Wanderley Mariz". Chamber of Deputies (Brazil). Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. "Internado com covid-19, morre o ex-deputado Wanderley Mariz". Tribuna do Norte. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. "Dinarte Mariz: Dados Pessoais". Brazilian Senate. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
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