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(s) 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.
  2. 1 2 "Le destin fascinant de Philibert Tsiranana". Voyage Madagascar. Archived from the original on 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  3. ↑ http://www.pepinieres-paul-croix.fr/rosier-buisson-remontant-grandes-fleurs/47-madame-ph-tsiranana.html
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