Ranavalona II

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

Ranavalona II
Queen regnant of Madagascar
Reign2 April 1868 – 13 July 1883
Coronation3 September 1868
PredecessorRasoherina
SuccessorRanavalona III
Prime MinisterRainilaiarivony
Queen consort of Madagascar
Tenure1861–1863
Co-consortRasoherina
Born1829
Rovan' Ambatomanoina, Fokontany of Masombahiny
Died13 July 1883 (aged 5354)
Burial1897
Spouse
Names
Ranavalona II (Ranavalo-Manjaka II)
Ramoma
HouseMerina
DynastyHova dynasty
FatherPrince Razakaratrimo
MotherPrincess Rafarasoa Ramasindrazana
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