Elisa Martínez Contreras

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Contreras.
Elisa Martínez Contreras
First Lady of Guatemala
In role
March 15, 1945 – March 15, 1951
PresidentJuan José Arévalo
Preceded byMaria Cristina Vilanova
Succeeded byMaria Cristina Vilanova
Personal details
BornElisa Martínez Contreras
c. 1900
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedApril 15, 1985
Bariloche, Argentina
Spouses
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(m. 1928; div. 1958)​

Elisa Martínez Contreras (c. 1900 – April 15, 1985) was the first wife of Juan José Arévalo, and First Lady of Guatemala during Arévalo's presidency from 1945 to 1951. She was a teacher of primary education, and her social work supported children. While First Lady, she founded Guatemala's first soup kitchens and homes for homeless children.

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