Charles-Marie Le Myre de Vilers was a French naval officer, then departmental administrator. He was governor of the colony of Cochinchina and resident-general of Madagascar. He was a member of the Fre
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Le Myre de Vilers in 1884 by Otto van Bosch
Le Petit Journal (3 February 1895) Events of Madagascar. M. Le Myre de Vilers and the colons leaving the coast.
Ranavalona III was the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She ruled from 30 July 1883 to 28 February 1897 in a reign marked by ultimately futile efforts to resist the colonial designs of the
Charles Le Myre de Vilers
…on a larger stage, would be considered a genius". Le Myre de Vilers took leave in France from March to November 1888. On his return he presented Queen Ranavalona III with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. In December 1888 he was himself made a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour. Le Myre de Vilers left his…
Birthplace of Princess Razafindrahety in Manjakazafy
The queen standing next to the Royal crown and sceptre
Pith helmet in the Second French Empire style, worn by soldiers in the army of Ranavalona III. The inscription reads "Ranavalona III, [is the] Ruler of Madagascar" (displayed at the Musée de l'Armée).