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María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera

b. 1955

First Lady of Colombia

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About María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera

Born 1955. María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera is a Colombian graphic designer and politician.

María Clemencia "Tutina" Rodríguez de Santos (née Rodríguez Múnera, 13 November 1955 ) is a Colombian graphic designer who served as first lady of Colombia from 2010 to 2018 as the wife of President Juan Manuel Santos. Rodríguez de Santos is the second first lady to serve two consecutive terms after Lina Moreno de Uribe.

Rodríguez de Santos -or also "Tutina" as she is affectionately known-, was characterized by her glamour, sobriety and elegance; being one of the most influential fashion icons in Colombia. During her eight years as the first lady, she made numerous trips humanitarian throughout Colombia.

Personal life María Clemencia de Santos was born on 13 November 1955 in Bucaramanga, Santander

In 1982 she married Christian Toro Ibler, a respected and well known Colombian publicist. The Roman Catholic ceremony took place at the Church of Our Lady of the Waters in Bogotá, and was officiated by Fr Jesús Adán Londoño Rodas. It was attended by, among others, the then-President Belisario Betancur Cuartas and First Lady Rosa Helena Álvarez Yepes who were not only the guests of honour, but also the godparents of the couple for the ceremony. The couple divorced shortly after.

In 1987 she married Juan Manuel Santos -then Deputy Director of El Tiempo-; this time in a civil ceremony.

Honours Foreign honours Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry (13 November 2017) Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (14 November 2012) Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (27 February 2015)

Dynastic honours Two Sicilian Royal Family: Dame Grand Cross of the Two Sicilian Royal Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, Special Class (7 June 2013)

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
First Lady of Colombia
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Also known as
Maria Clemencia Rodriguez Munera

Family & relationships

Spouse
Juan Manuel Santos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera?

First Lady of Colombia

When was María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera born?

María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera was born on 28 December 1955 in Bogotá.

What is María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera's occupation?

María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera is a graphic designer and politician.

What nationality is María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera?

María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: María Clemencia Rodríguez Múnera

· Wikidata: Q9029971

· DBpedia: María Clemencia de Santos

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