# Richard Ratsimandrava

_Malagasy politician (1931-1975)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava was a Malagasy politician and soldier who served as the head of state of Madagascar for six days in February 1975 before his assassination in office.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 March 1931 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Antananarivo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P19))
- **Died:** 11 February 1975 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P570))
- **Place of death:** Antananarivo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Madagascar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P106))
- **Education:** École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P69))
- **Spouse:** Thérèse Ratsimandrava ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Madagascar (5 February 1975 – 11 February 1975) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P39))
- **Awards:** Legion of Honour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681#P166))

## Questions

**When was Richard Ratsimandrava born?**  
Richard Ratsimandrava was born on 21 March 1931 in Antananarivo.

**What positions has Richard Ratsimandrava held?**  
Positions held by Richard Ratsimandrava include: President of Madagascar (1975–1975).

**Where did Richard Ratsimandrava study?**  
Richard Ratsimandrava was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Richard Ratsimandrava](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ratsimandrava) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q559681](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q559681) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Buste du président Richard Ratsimandrava, Troisième président de Madagascar dans l'amphithéâtre du lycée.JPG by LycéeGallieniAndohalo (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Buste_du_pr%C3%A9sident_Richard_Ratsimandrava,_Troisi%C3%A8me_pr%C3%A9sident_de_Madagascar_dans_l%27amphith%C3%A9%C3%A2tre_du_lyc%C3%A9e.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Richard Ratsimandrava, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Buste du président Richard Ratsimandrava, Troisième président de Madagascar dans l'amphithéâtre du lycée.JPG — LycéeGallieniAndohalo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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