Raketaka
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Princess Raketaka of Madagascar (August 1824 – 1866) was heir to the throne of Madagascar until her father Radama I died.
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Princess Raketaka of Madagascar (August 1824 – 1866) was heir to the throne of Madagascar until her father Radama I died.
== Biography == === Early life === Raketaka was born in Antananarivo in August 1824. She was the youngest child of King Radama I and Queen Rasalimo. Rasalimo was the daughter of King Ramitraho of Menabe. She was born in August 1824 and had two sisters, Ratsiadala and Ramarivelo. Prior to her birth, Radama I had intended for his nephew Rakotobe to inherit the crown, however on her birth it was decided they would marry and she would become Queen.
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