Soledad Román de Núñez

Soledad Román de Núñez (born Soledad Román Polanco; October 6, 1835 - June 19, 1924) was the First lady of Colombia in 1880–82, 1884–88 and 1892, by her marriage to president Rafael Núñez. She is considered to have wielded a considerable influence in policy and participated in state affairs in Colombia during the presidencies of her spouse more than any other woman in Colombia before her. She is credited with the victory of the government in the conflict of 1885, as well as the concordat of 1887 (Colombia).[1] She was a controversial figure, because her marriage was not recognized by the Catholic church, as the wedding had been civil, as her spouse's first wife was still alive and he was still married to her in the eyes of the Catholic church.

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Román, the second or maternal family name is Polanco, and, for married women, the optional marital name is de Nuñez.

The Most Excellent
Soledad Román de Nuñez
First Lady of Colombia
In role
1 April 1886 – 18 September 1894
PresidentRafael Núñez
Preceded byMercedes González
Succeeded byAna Narvaez y Guerra
Personal details
Born
Soledad Román Polanco

October 6, 1835
Cartagena, Bolívar, New Granada
Died19 June 1924(1924-06-19) (aged 89)
Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
SpouseRafael Núñez (1877–1894)
Parents
  • Manuel Román y Picón (father)
  • Rafaela Polanco de Román (mother)

References
  1. Lemaitre, Daniel (1988). «Prólogo». Soledad Román de Núñez: Recuerdos (3 edición). Bogotá: Canal Ramírez Antares.
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