Theolinda Olympio de Araújo
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Theolinda Olympio de Araújo was a Brazil
ian politician. She contested the October 14, 1934 elections to the State Constitutive Assembly of Ceará
as a candidate of the Catholic Electoral League
. She was the sole woman getting elected, gaining the position as a replacer in the assembly. In total five female candidates had contested.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian politician. She contested the October 14, 1934 elections to the State Constitutive Assembly of Ceará
Ceará
Ceará is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is currently the 8th largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main touristic destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of...
as a candidate of the Catholic Electoral League
Catholic Electoral League
The Catholic Electoral League was a Brazilian political pressure group functioning from 1932-1937 under the direct auspices of the Catholic Church...
. She was the sole woman getting elected, gaining the position as a replacer in the assembly. In total five female candidates had contested.