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First Lady of Maryland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frances Anne Hughes ("Francie") Glendening (born 1951)[8] is a former First Lady of Maryland. She was married to former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, whom she divorced while he was governor.[3]
Frances Hughes Glendening | |
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![]() Glendening in 2022 | |
First Lady of Maryland | |
In role January 18, 1995 – November 19, 2001[1] | |
Preceded by | Patricia Donoho Hughes |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Crawford Glendening |
Personal details | |
Born | 1951 (age 72–73)[1] |
Political party | Democratic since 1996[2] |
Other political affiliations | Republican until 1996[2] |
Spouse | Parris Glendening (November 21, 1976 – November 19, 2001)[3] |
Children | Raymond[1] |
Parents | |
Residence | University Park, Maryland[5] |
Alma mater | Allegany High School (1969);[6] University of Maryland, College Park[1] (1974, 1977);[7] Columbus School of Law[6] (1986)[7] |
Profession | FEC Legal and Policy Advisor[1] (1985–2006);[6] Chief Executive Officer of Jobs for America's Graduates—District of Columbia (since 2006)[6] |
As first lady, Glendening promoted the history of the state's accomplished women,[6][7] and opened Maryland's official gubernatorial home, Government House to the public.[5] She wrote an introductory letter to Maryland Women Who Dare, a packet released in 2000 about women's accomplishments in Maryland.[9]
Glendening's official portrait, painted by Aaron Shikler,[5][10] was unveiled on June 24, 2004.[6]
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