Image Title:
Queen Ranavalona I of Madagascar

Note:
She ". . . was sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar from 1828 to 1861. After positioning herself as queen following the death of her young husband, Radama I, Ranavalona pursued a policy of isolationism and self-sufficiency, reducing economic and political ties with European powers, repelling a French attack on the coastal town of Foulpointe, and taking vigorous measures to eradicate the small but growing Malagasy Christian movement initiated under Radama I by members of the London Missionary Society." [Wikipedia] Learn More

Artist:
Philippe-Auguste Ramanankirahina

Image Source:
Wikipedia

Subject:
Royalty - Nobility - Africa - Madagascar - Queen

Date:
1905

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-ROYMDG-8

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