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Ranavalona II of Madagascar

Ranavalona II (1829 - 13 July 1883) was Queen of Madagascar from 1868 to 1883, succeeding Rasoherina.

On 21 February, 1869 she was baptized, officially converted the country to Christianity, and married Rainilaiarivony , who held the real power in Madagascar.

Ranavalona II was succeeded by Queen Ranavalona III, the last monarch of the kingdom.

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