Ranavalona I
Also known as Ramavo, Ranavalomanjaka, Ranavalona I of Imerina
queen of Imerina (1828-1861)
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Quotes
- “Never say, 'She is only a feeble and ignorant woman, how can she rule such a vast empire?' I will rule here, to the good fortune of my people and the glory of my name! I will worship no gods but those of my ancestors.”
- “I do not feel any shame or fear about my ancestors’ customs.”
- “they [christians] have denied me [ as a living symbol of their homeland], therefore I deny them as well; they have rejected me, I reject them!”
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Key facts
- Reign
- 11 August 1828 – 16 August 1861
- Coronation
- 12 August 1829
- Predecessor
- Radama I
- Successor
- Radama II
- Prime ministers
- Andriamihaja Rainiharo Rainivoninahitriniony
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Article
FatherPrince Andriantsalamanjaka (also called Andrianavalontsalama) MotherPrincess Rabodonandriantompo
Ranavalona I (born Rabodonandrianampoinimerina; 1778 – 16 August 1861), also known as Ramavo or Ranavalo-Manjaka I or Ranavalona reniny, was the sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar from 1828 to 1861. After positioning herself as queen following the death of her young husband Radama I, she pursued a policy of isolationism and self-sufficiency. She sought reduced economic and political ties with European powers and took vigorous measures to eradicate the small but growing Malagasy Christian movement initiated under Radama I by members of the London Missionary Society.