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María Elvia Amaya Araujo

1954 – 2012

Mexican politician

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About María Elvia Amaya Araujo

Lived 1954 – 2012 (aged 58). María Elvia Amaya Araujo was a Mexican politician.

María Elvia Amaya Araujo (27 February 1954 – 8 September 2012) was a Mexican psychologist, philanthropist, and politician affiliated with the PRI. She served as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Baja California.

She was the daughter of Sergio Amaya Brondo and María Elvia Araujo Montaño. She was married to Jorge Hank Rhon, municipal president of Tijuana from 2004 to 2007 and candidate to the government of Baja California. Hank Rhon is a Mexican businessman. They had nine children.

She died on 8 September 2012 due to multiple myeloma.

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Important facts

Born
27 February 1954, Mexicali
Birth century
20th century
Died
8 September 2012, Tijuana
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Mexico
Positions held
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico
Also known as
Maria Elvia Amaya Araujo

Family & relationships

Spouse
Jorge Hank Rhon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was María Elvia Amaya Araujo?

Mexican politician

When was María Elvia Amaya Araujo born?

María Elvia Amaya Araujo was born on 27 February 1954 in Mexicali.

When did María Elvia Amaya Araujo die?

María Elvia Amaya Araujo died on 8 September 2012 in Tijuana.

What was María Elvia Amaya Araujo's occupation?

María Elvia Amaya Araujo was a politician.

What nationality was María Elvia Amaya Araujo?

María Elvia Amaya Araujo was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: María Elvia Amaya Araujo

· Wikidata: Q6003708

· DBpedia: María Elvia Amaya Araujo

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