Ranavalona I

queen of Imerina (1828-1861)
Person human Q169794
Ranavalona I
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Ranavalona I

Summary

Ranavalona I is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Ambatomanoina[2]. She was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Rova of Antananarivo[4]. She died on +1861-08-16T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and head of state[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ambatomanoina[2], Ranavalona I…
  • Ranavalona I passed away in Rova of Antananarivo[4].
  • Ranavalona I was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ranavalona I died on +1861-08-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ranavalona I is buried at Ambohimanga[9].
  • Ranavalona I's mother was Rabodonandriantompo[10].
  • Among Ranavalona I's spouses was Radama I the Great[11].
  • Among Ranavalona I's spouses was Andrianmihaja[12].
  • Among Ranavalona I's spouses was Rainiharo[13].
  • A child of Ranavalona I was Radama II[14].
  • Ranavalona I held citizenship in Merina Kingdom[15].
  • Ranavalona I's professions included politician[6].
  • Ranavalona I worked as a head of state[7].
  • Ranavalona I held the position of King of Imerina[16].
  • Ranavalona I's image is recorded as Ranavalona I.jpg[17].
  • Ranavalona I is recorded as female[18].
  • Ranavalona I's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ranavalona I's family is recorded as Merina people[20].
  • Ranavalona I's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of arms of the Merina Kingdom.svg[21].
  • Ranavalona I's noble title is recorded as queen consort[22].
  • Ranavalona I's noble title is recorded as queen regnant[23].
  • Ranavalona I's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109728821[24].
  • Ranavalona I's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 3311287[25].
  • Ranavalona I's GND ID is recorded as 120805138[26].
  • Ranavalona I's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n97105082[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ranavalona I's place of birth was Ambatomanoina[2]. She was born on +1788-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. Her mother was Rabodonandriantompo[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and head of state[7]. Ranavalona I held the position of King of Imerina[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Radama I the Great[11], a king[28], 1793–1828[29], of Merina Kingdom[30]; Andrianmihaja[12], a politician[31], of Merina Kingdom[32]; and Rainiharo[13], a politician[33], 1800–1852[34], of Merina Kingdom[35]. A child of Ranavalona I was Radama II[14].

Death and Burial

Ranavalona I died on +1861-08-16T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in Rova of Antananarivo[4]. Burial took place at Ambohimanga[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ranavalona I include Nesolestes ranavalona[36], a taxon[37] and Zygonyx ranavalonae[38], a taxon[39].

Why It Matters

Ranavalona I ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for her include Nesolestes ranavalona[36], a taxon[37] and Zygonyx ranavalonae[38], a taxon[39].

FAQs

Where was Ranavalona I born?

Ranavalona I was born in Ambatomanoina[2].

Where did Ranavalona I die?

Ranavalona I died in Rova of Antananarivo[4].

Who were Ranavalona I's parents?

Ranavalona I's mother was Rabodonandriantompo[10].

Who was Ranavalona I married to?

Ranavalona I's spouses include Radama I the Great[11], Andrianmihaja[12], and Rainiharo[13].

What did Ranavalona I do for work?

Ranavalona I worked as politician[6] and head of state[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . voyagemadagascar.com. Retrieved . voyagemadagascar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . voyagemadagascar.com. Retrieved . voyagemadagascar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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