Radama I "the Great" was the first Malagasy sovereign to be recognized as King of Madagascar by a European state, Great Britain. He came to power at the age of 17 following the death of his father, King Andrianampoinimerina. Wikipedia
Born: 1793, Rovan' Ambohimanga, Madagascar
Died: July 27, 1828 (age 35 years), Queen's Palace, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Children: Raketaka
Great grandchild: Razafinandriamanitra
Grandchildren: Ranavalona III and Rasendranoro
Parents: Andrianampoinimerina and Rambolamasoandro
Spouse: Ranavalona I