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Exile to Réunion

When
27 February 1897
Where
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Part of
Gallieni exiles Queen Ranavalona III and abolishes the monarchy

Gallieni exiled Queen Ranavalona III to Réunion on 27 February 1897, ending her reign and political autonomy.

The French military governor Joseph Gallieni ordered the exile of Queen Ranavalona III to the island of Réunion on 27 February 1897. This action followed the discovery of anti-French political intrigues at court and the ongoing menalamba rebellion, which had challenged French authority since late 1895.

Sources

  1. Ranavalona III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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