Editing History of Madagascar (section)

====Queen Ranavalona III (1883–1897)====
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Her public coronation as queen took place on 22 November 1883 and she took the name [[Ranavalona III]].  As her first order of business she confirmed the nomination of [[Rainilaiarivony]] and his entourage in their positions.  She also promised to do away with the French threat.<ref>Frédéric Randriamamonjy, ''Tantaran'i Madagasikara Isam-Paritra'' (History of Madagascar by Region), pg 546.</ref>