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[3]. She died in Rova of Antananarivo[4]. She died on August 16, 1861[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 (6,656 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[3].
  • Ranavalona I died on August 16, 1861[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 is recorded as female[17].
  • Ranavalona I's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ranavalona I's family is recorded as Merina people[19].
  • Ranavalona I's noble title is recorded as queen consort[20].
  • Ranavalona I's noble title is recorded as queen regnant[21].
  • Ranavalona I's Commons category is recorded as Ranavalona I[22].
  • Ranavalona I's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of African Biography[23].
  • Ranavalona I's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Ranavalona I's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Malagasy[25].
  • Ranavalona I's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'mg', 'text': 'Ranavalona I'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Ranavalona I's place of birth was Ambatomanoina[2]. She was born on 1788[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[27], 1793–1828[28], of Merina Kingdom[29]; Andrianmihaja[12], a politician[30], of Merina Kingdom[31]; and Rainiharo[13], a politician[32], 1800–1852[33], of Merina Kingdom[34]. A child of Ranavalona I was Radama II[14].

Death and Burial

Ranavalona I died on August 16, 1861[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[35], a taxon[36] and Zygonyx ranavalonae[37], a taxon[38].

Why It Matters

Ranavalona I ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,656 views/month, #6,907 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for her include Nesolestes ranavalona[35], a taxon[36] and Zygonyx ranavalonae[37], a taxon[38].

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].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . voyagemadagascar.com. Retrieved . voyagemadagascar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . voyagemadagascar.com. Retrieved . voyagemadagascar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Ambohimanga
    Languages spoken, written or signed Malagasy
    Family Merina people
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