Elisa Martínez Contreras
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.
Elisa Martínez Contreras | |
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| First Lady of Guatemala | |
| In role March 15, 1945 – March 15, 1951 | |
| President | Juan José Arévalo |
| Preceded by | Maria Cristina Vilanova |
| Succeeded by | Maria Cristina Vilanova |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elisa Martínez Contreras c. 1910 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | April 15, 1985 Bariloche, Argentina |
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