Justine Tsiranana
Justine Tsiranana | |
|---|---|
 Tsiranana in 1962 | |
| First Lady of Madagascar | |
| In office June 26, 1960 – October 11, 1972 | |
| President | Philibert Tsiranana |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Marcelle Larguier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Justine Kalotody |
| Died | July 1999 (aged 81) |
| Spouse | Philibert Tsiranana (m. 1933–1978; his death) |
| Children | Seven, including Pierre Tsiranana , adopted Ruffine Tsiranana |
Justine Tsiranana (c. 1918 – July 1999) was a Malagasy public figure who served as the first First Lady of Madagascar from 1960 to 1972.[1] She was the wife of the country's founding president, Philibert Tsiranana.
Tsiranana was born Justine Kalotody. She married Philibert Tsiranana on January 29, 1933, in a Catholic wedding ceremony in the village of Antsirabe, Mandritsara District.[1] 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.[1][2]
Justine Tsiranana died in July 1999 at the age of 81.[2]
The award-wining red rose variety “Madame Tsiranana” was created in her honour by French rose nurser Paul Croix in 1970.[3]
Honors
Philippines: Order of the Golden Heart Presidential Award (6 August 1964)
References
- ^ 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.
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