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Princess Marie-Louise of Madagascar was born in exile on 1 May 1897 at the Hotel de l'Europe in [[Saint-Denis, Réunion|Saint-Denis]], [[Réunion]]. Her mother, Princess Razafinandriamanitra, was a niece of [[Ranavalona III]]. She was an illegitimate child, as her mother had conceived her with an unknown French soldier. She was born while the royal family was in exile in French territory after the [[Merina Kingdom|Malagasy monarchy]] was abolished due to [[Second Madagascar expedition|French colonial rule]]. Her mother died five days after giving birth. Although the royal family were Protestant, Marie-Louise was baptized in the Catholic faith at the [[Saint-Denis Cathedral, Réunion|Cathedral of St. Denis]] to appease the French.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/ranavalona-iii-of-madagascar/queens-regnant-ranavalona-iii-madagascar/|title=Queens Regnant: Ranavalona III of Madagascar|date=14 July 2017|website=Historyofroyalwomen.com|accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref><ref>http://7lameslamer.net/les-flamboyants-de-l-exil-2eme.html</ref> She was later adopted by Queen Ranavalona and was, according to the traditional rules of succession, the heir apparent to the abolished throne of Madagascar.<ref name="FOOTNOTEBarrier1996260–266">[[#CITEREFBarrier1996|Barrier 1996]], pp. 260–266.</ref> |
Princess Marie-Louise of Madagascar was born in exile on 1 May 1897 at the Hotel de l'Europe in [[Saint-Denis, Réunion|Saint-Denis]], [[Réunion]]. Her mother, Princess Razafinandriamanitra, was a niece of [[Ranavalona III]]. She was an illegitimate child, as her mother had conceived her with an unknown French soldier. She was born while the royal family was in exile in French territory after the [[Merina Kingdom|Malagasy monarchy]] was abolished due to [[Second Madagascar expedition|French colonial rule]]. Her mother died five days after giving birth. Although the royal family were Protestant, Marie-Louise was baptized in the Catholic faith at the [[Saint-Denis Cathedral, Réunion|Cathedral of St. Denis]] to appease the French.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.historyofroyalwomen.com/ranavalona-iii-of-madagascar/queens-regnant-ranavalona-iii-madagascar/|title=Queens Regnant: Ranavalona III of Madagascar|date=14 July 2017|website=Historyofroyalwomen.com|accessdate=26 June 2019}}</ref><ref>http://7lameslamer.net/les-flamboyants-de-l-exil-2eme.html</ref> She was later adopted by Queen Ranavalona and was, according to the traditional rules of succession, the heir apparent to the abolished throne of Madagascar.<ref name="FOOTNOTEBarrier1996260–266">[[#CITEREFBarrier1996|Barrier 1996]], pp. 260–266.</ref> |
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Within a month of arriving in Saint-Denis, the royal family were moved into a house on the corner of rue de l'Arsenal and rue du Rempart near the French government offices |
Within a month of arriving in Saint-Denis, the royal family were moved into a house owned by Madame de Villentroy on the corner of rue de l'Arsenal and rue du Rempart near the French government offices. Along with the queen and princesses, the royal household included two secretaries, a cook, a maid, and servants.<ref name="FOOTNOTEBarrier1996267">[[#CITEREFBarrier1996|Barrier 1996]], p. 267.</ref> They lived in the house for almost two years before they were moved by the French government. With tensions between France and the United Kingdom over conflict in Sudan, French officials became concerned that Madagascar might launch a rebellion against French rule. Queen Ranavalona's presence in Réunion was seen as a possible source of encouragement for Malagasy rebels, so the royal family was relocated. On 1 February 1899 they boarded the Yang-Tse and sailed to [[Marseilles]].<ref name="FOOTNOTEBarrier1996269–271">[[#CITEREFBarrier1996|Barrier 1996]], pp. 269–271.</ref> They were held in France for several months before being transferred to a villa in Mustapha Superieur in [[French Algeria]]. Despite being Catholic, Marie-Louise attended Protestant services at a [[Reformed Church of France|Reformed church]] with her family in central Algiers.<ref name="FOOTNOTESaillens1906">[[#CITEREFSaillens1906|Saillens 1906]].</ref> |
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| Marie-Louis | |
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| Princess of Madagascar | |
 Marie-Louise circa 1900 | |
| Titular Queen of Madagascar | |
| Reign | 23 May 1917 – 18 January 1948 |
| Predecessor | Ranavalona III |
| Born | May 1, 1897 Hotel de l'Europe Saint-Denis, Réunion Overseas Department of France |
| Died | January 18, 1948 (aged 50) Bazoches-sur-le-Betz, Loiret Centre-Val de Loire French Fourth Republic |
| Burial | Cimetière de Montreuil |
| Spouse | Andre Bossard |
| Dynasty | Hova |
| Mother | Princess Razafinandriamanitra |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Princess Marie-Louise Razafinkeriefo of Madagascar (1 May 1897 – 18 January 1948) was the last heiress apparent and pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She was a grandniece, and the adoptive daughter, of Ranavalona III. During World War II she worked as a nurse and was awarded the Legion of Honour by the French government for her medical service.
Biography
Princess Marie-Louise of Madagascar was born in exile on 1 May 1897 at the Hotel de l'Europe in Saint-Denis, Réunion. Her mother, Princess Razafinandriamanitra, was a niece of Ranavalona III. She was an illegitimate child, as her mother had conceived her with an unknown French soldier. She was born while the royal family was in exile in French territory after the Malagasy monarchy was abolished due to French colonial rule. Her mother died five days after giving birth. Although the royal family were Protestant, Marie-Louise was baptized in the Catholic faith at the Cathedral of St. Denis to appease the French.[1][2] She was later adopted by Queen Ranavalona and was, according to the traditional rules of succession, the heir apparent to the abolished throne of Madagascar.[3]
Within a month of arriving in Saint-Denis, the royal family were moved into a house owned by Madame de Villentroy on the corner of rue de l'Arsenal and rue du Rempart near the French government offices. Along with the queen and princesses, the royal household included two secretaries, a cook, a maid, and servants.[4] They lived in the house for almost two years before they were moved by the French government. With tensions between France and the United Kingdom over conflict in Sudan, French officials became concerned that Madagascar might launch a rebellion against French rule. Queen Ranavalona's presence in Réunion was seen as a possible source of encouragement for Malagasy rebels, so the royal family was relocated. On 1 February 1899 they boarded the Yang-Tse and sailed to Marseilles.[5] They were held in France for several months before being transferred to a villa in Mustapha Superieur in French Algeria. Despite being Catholic, Marie-Louise attended Protestant services at a Reformed church with her family in central Algiers.[6]
Marie-Louise left Algeria for France to attend secondary school at the Lycée de Jeunes filles de Versailles.[7] During that time, her great-aunt Queen Ranavalona died in 1917. In France, Marie-Louise met a French agricultural engineer named Andre Bosshard. They married on 24 June 1921.[7] She continued to receive a small pension from the French government, but decided to pursue a career as a nurse. She was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government for her medical services during World War II.[7] Marie-Louise and Bosshard's marriage was childless, and they later divorced.[7] She lived her remaining years as a socialite in Parisian high society. She died in Bazoches-sur-le-Betz on 18 January 1948 and was buried in Montreuil.[8] She was the last successor to the throne of Madagascar.[9]
Foreign honors
Dame of the Order of the Legion of Honor
References
- ^ "Queens Regnant: Ranavalona III of Madagascar". Historyofroyalwomen.com. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ http://7lameslamer.net/les-flamboyants-de-l-exil-2eme.html
- ^ Barrier 1996, pp. 260–266.
- ^ Barrier 1996, p. 267.
- ^ Barrier 1996, pp. 269–271.
- ^ Saillens 1906.
- ^ a b c d "Madagascar 2". Royalark.net. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Barrier 1996, p. 358.
- ^ "MADAGASCAR". Members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- 1897 births
- 1948 deaths
- Heirs apparent
- French nurses
- French socialites
- French women in World War II
- Malagasy exiles
- Malagasy expatriates in Algeria
- Malagasy expatriates in France
- Malagasy people of French descent
- Malagasy monarchy
- Malagasy royalty
- Malagasy Roman Catholics
- Legion of Honour recipients
- People from Saint-Denis, Réunion
- People of Malagasy descent from Réunion
- Pretenders
- World War II nurses
- Women from Réunion