Thereza Grisólia Tang

Thereza Grisólia Tang (February 10, 1922 - October 17, 2009) became the first female judge in Brazil in 1954.[1][2][3][4] She became the substitute judge of the 12th circuit of Santa Catarina.[4] From 1989 to 1990 she presided over the Supreme Court of Santa Catarina.[5] At the age of seventy she was required to retire, which she regretted. She had Parkinson's disease and eventually died aged 87 due to pancreatic cancer.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Morre primeira juíza do país, antiga aluna da UFRGS" (in Portuguese). ufrgs.br. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  2. ↑ "UMSA – UNIVERSIDADE DEL MUSEO SOCIAL ARGENTINO". revistapersona.com.ar. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  3. ↑ "Pronunciamento | Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de Santa Catarina" (in Portuguese). alesc.sc.gov.br. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
  4. 1 2 "Women in History: Lawyers and Judges - In Custodia Legis: Law Librarians of Congress". blogs.loc.gov. 6 March 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Folha de S.Paulo - Thereza Grisólia Tang (1922-2009): A primeira juíza do Brasil tinha orgulho de vestir a toga - 23/10/2009". www1.folha.uol.com.br.


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