Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava (March 21, 1931 – February 11, 1975) was a Malagasy politician and soldier who served as the head of state of Madagascar...

turned over power to Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava (a Merina with a less "aristocratic" background). Five days later, Ratsimandrava was assassinated, and a...

He retired as an army officer in 1976. He was the successor of Richard Ratsimandrava after the latter's assassination. He served as head of state from...

resigned on February 5, 1975, handing over executive power to Lt. Col. Richard Ratsimandrava, who was assassinated 6 days later. A provisional military directorate...

Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava, appointed to succeed him, was assassinated six days into his tenure. General Gilles Andriamahazo ruled after Ratsimandrava for...

lived out the rest of his days in obscurity. February 11, 1975 Richard Ratsimandrava, President of Madagascar Shot six days after taking power in military...

anti-Merina coup led by Bréchard Rajaonarison. He lost the backing of Richard Ratsimandrava and Didier Ratsiraka, and on 5 February 1975, he was forced to resign...

February 1975 (resigned.) 2 years, 117 days Military Himself — Richard Ratsimandrava (1931–1975) — 5 February 1975 11 February 1975 (assassinated.) 6 days...

Blanco Prime Minister of Spain December 20, 1973 Madrid  Spain ETA Richard Ratsimandrava President of Madagascar February 11, 1975 Antananarivo  Madagascar...

closer ties with the Soviet Union. On 5 February 1975, Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava became the President of Madagascar. After six days as head of the...