Marilena Bocu
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Marilena Bocu was one of the first three female mayors elected in Romania in 1930 | |
| Born | Sinaia, Romania |
| Died | 1970 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Occupations | Folklorist and politician |
| Known for | Election as mayor in 1930 |
| Spouse | Sever Bocu |
Marilena Bocu (or Marilina Bocu, née Manolescu; died 1970) was a Romanian folklorist and politician who was one of the first three women in the country to be elected mayor of a city in 1930, the first year in which women became eligible to vote and hold elected office. She became mayor of the town of Lipova in Arad County.