Ranavalona III
Ranavalona III (Malagasy pronunciation: [ranaˈvalːə̥]; 22 November 1861 – 23 May 1917) was the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She ruled from 30 July 1883 to 28 February 1897 in a reign marked by ultimately futile efforts to resist the colonial designs of the government of France. As a young woman, she was selected from among several Andriana qualified to succeed Queen Ranavalona II upon her death. Like both preceding queens, Ranavalona entered a political marriage with a member of the Hova elite named Rainilaiarivony, who largely oversaw the day-to-day governance of the kingdom and managed its foreign affairs in his role as prime minister. Ranavalona tried to stave off colonization by strengthening trade and diplomatic relations with foreign powers throughout her reign, but French attacks on coastal port towns and an assault on the capital city of Antananarivo led to the capture of the Royal palace in 1895, ending the sovereignty and political autonomy of the centuries-old kingdom.
Quotes about Ranavalona III
edit- she was a queen who fought against the foreign invasion to the best of her ability, but above all remember that all she wanted was the independence of her people and culture.
- Queen Ranavalona III, the Last Monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar,On January 24, 2021,By Dr. Y.
- She is a little above the ordinary height and has delicate features, her complexion is a little darker than that of most of her subjects. She appears quite timid and she presides well at the solemn functions of her court.
- She also enjoyed knitting, needlework and crocheting and would frequently bring her latest craft project to work on at cabinet meetings
- She had a great love of fine garments and was the only Malagasy sovereign to import the majority of her clothing from Paris rather than London
- Ranavalona III facts for kids,18 October 2024,Kiddle Encyclopedia.
- Queen Ranavalona III was very passionate about maintaining her country and royalty and preventing the French from taking over. The first step she took in preventing the French from gaining control was to establish strong trade and diplomatic relations with the US and UK.
- Queen Ranavalona III, the last Queen of Madagascar who was feared by the French and exiled in Algeria,August 03, 2018,by Elizabeth Ofosuah Johnson
