Madagascar

Queen Ranavalona II (1829-1883)

Image Title:
Queen Ranavalona II (1829-1883)

Note:
"The future Queen Ranavalona II was born in 1829 into the royal family of the Imerina, rulers of the largest kingdom on the African island of Madagascar. Called Princess Ramoma, she became the first wife of King Radama II, her cousin, but when he married Rasoherina , she was relegated to the status of second wife. Radama II was assassinated in 1863, and Rasoherina was chosen to succeed him." [Encyclopedias] Learn More

Artist:
Philippe-Auguste Ramanankirahina

Image Source:
Wikipedia

Subject:
Royalty - Nobility - Africa - Madagascar - Queen

Date:
1905

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-ROYMDG-10

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