1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Women's History
Violeta de Chamorro, first known for her opposition to Somoza, took office as Nicaragua's first female president, defeating Daniel Ortega, Sandinista President.
Chamorro, Violeta Barrios de
Biography entry from the Encarta Encyclopedia online.
Chamorro, Violeta Barrios de
Biography from The Columbia Encyclopedia 2000. Includes pronunciation of her name.
Violeta Chamorro
Biography. From a student ThinkQuest project.

Explore Women's History

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Women's History
  4. Politicians, Queens, Laws
  5. Public Officials
  6. Prime Ministers/Presidents
  7. Heads of State 1990-2000
  8. Violeta Barrios de Chamorro

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.