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Ranavalona II

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Also known as Ramoma

Queen of Imerina (1868-1883)

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Type
Group
Country
JP
Active from
1982-12
Active to
1999-12-31

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Quotes

  • God made me a woman, still, when anyone attempts to seize that which He has given me, and the country which my ancestors conquered is threatened, then I feel strong to go forth as your leader, for I should feel ashamed…if I did not protect what God had entrusted to me.

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Key facts

Reign
2 April 1868 – 13 July 1883
Coronation
3 September 1868
Predecessor
Rasoherina
Successor
Ranavalona III
Prime minister
Rainilaiarivony
Tenure
1861–1863
Co consort
Rasoherina
Born
1829, Rovan' Ambatomanoina, Fokontany of Masombahiny
Died
13 July 1883 (aged 53 – 54)
Burial
1897, Tomb of the Queens, Rovan' Antananarivo
Spouse
Radama II Rainilaiarivony

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Encyclopedic overview

HouseMerina DynastyHova dynasty FatherPrince Razakaratrimo MotherPrincess Rafarasoa Ramasindrazana Signature

Ranavalona II (1829 – 13 July 1883) was Queen of Madagascar from 1868 to 1883, succeeding Queen Rasoherina, her first cousin. She is best remembered for Christianizing the royal court during her reign.

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