Justine Tsiranana (c. 1918 – 1 July 1999[1]) was a Malagasy public figure who served as the first First Lady of Madagascar from 1960 to 1972.[2] She was the wife of the country's founding president, Philibert Tsiranana.
Justine Tsiranana | |
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 Tsiranana during a visit to West Berlin in 1962 | |
| First Lady of Madagascar | |
| In role June 26, 1960 – October 11, 1972 | |
| President | Philibert Tsiranana |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Marcelle Larguier |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Madagascar | |
| In office 14 October 1958 – 1 May 1959 | |
| Prime Minister | Philibert Tsiranana |
| Preceded by | Position Reestablished |
| Succeeded by | Position Abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justine Kalotody 1918 |
| Died | 1 July 1999 (aged 81) |
| Spouse | Philibert Tsiranana (m. 1933–1978; his death) |
| Children | Seven, including Pierre Tsiranana, adopted Ruffine Tsiranana |
Tsiranana was born Justine Kalotody. Originally a seamstress descending from the first translator of the Evangile in Tsimihety language, she married Philibert Tsiranana on January 29, 1933, in a Catholic wedding ceremony in the village of Antsirabe, Mandritsara District.[2] In addition to her role as the country's first First Lady from 1960 to 1972, Tisranana served as the honorary president of the Red Cross of Madagascar.[2][3]
Justine Tsiranana died in July 1999 at the age of 81.[3]
The award-winning red rose variety “Madame Tsiranana” was created in her honour by French rose nurser Paul Croix in 1970.[4]
Honors
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Philippines: Order of the Golden Heart Presidential Award (6 August 1964)
References
edit- ^ "Family tree of Justine Kalotody".
- ^ a b c "Madagascar First ladies : De Justine à Voahangy, en passant par les deux Thérèse". Madagate.com. 2014-02-14. Archived from the original on 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ a b "Le destin fascinant de Philibert Tsiranana". Voyage Madagascar. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ "Madame Ph. Tsiranana".
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