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FEMALE PRESIDENTS IN THE WORLD

LIST OF FEMALE PRESIDENTS IN THE WORLD:

Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa
Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa, Mongolian woman (1893-1963)
Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa was the world's first woman who carry the post of Acting President. She was the widow of the great national hero Damdiny Suhbaatar (1893-1923). Her promotion to the president of Mongolia was occurred during the vacancy of the seat of President on 1953. She carried the post of President in Mongolia between 23rd September 1953 and 7th July 1954. Same time Yanjumaa was leading the Mongolian People Revolutionary Party.

(1.7.1974 - 24.3.1976) Executive President Maria Estella Martinez de Peron, Argentina.
The first woman in the world, who reached to the post of President was "Maria Estella Peron". She was born in Argentina, North America. She ruled as a President during the period of 1st July 1974 to 24th March 1976. She also was a Vise President and Senate President before it. Her husband Juan Peron was reached the post of President in two times and Maria Peron become the president as the follower of her husband.

Lydia Gueiler Tejada, Bolivia (17.11.1979 - 18.7.1980)
Lydia Gueiler Tejada, who was the first woman carried the post of mid time executive president in Bolivia during 1979 - 1980.

Vigdis Finnbogadottir (1980 - 1996), Iceland.
Vigdis Finnbogadottir was the first president in the world, elected by the democratic voting system in Iceland. She carried this post during the period of 1980 - 1996.

Agatha Barbara (1982 - 1987), Malta

Agatha Barbara is the woman, who carried the post of president in Malta during the period of 1982 - 1987. In the last period she was also acting prime minister in Malta. She lived (1923-2002).

Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino, Philippines (1986 - 1992)

In the period of 1986 - 1992, Maria Corazon Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino was the famous and strongest president of Philippines. She overcome eight attempt of subvert situation during her term.

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, Nicaragua (1990 - 1997)
Violeta Barrios de Chamorro was the lady president who ruled since 1990 - 1997 in Nicaragua.

Mary Robinson, Ireland (1990 - 1997)
Since 1990 - 1997, Mary Robinson was the President in Ireland. After that she elected as the Human Rights High Commissioner of UN.

Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lanka (1994 - 2005).
Chandrika Kumaratunga was the first lady president in Sri Lanka. She carried the post of Prime Minister and President also since 1994 - 2005. Her parents was the former Prime Ministers in Sri Lanka.