Rainilaiarivony

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Rainilaiarivony born?January 20, 1828
2. Where was Rainilaiarivony born?Madagascar
3. What is the career?Prime Minister of Madagascar (1864–1895) under Queen Ranavalona III
4. Who was Rainilaiarivony?He was the Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1864 to 1895 and a leader who worked hard to keep Madagascar independent from European colonies.
5. How did Rainilaiarivony try to keep Madagascar free?He used smart diplomacy, making treaties with France and Britain to keep them from taking over, and he also built a stronger government inside Madagascar.

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