Andrianampoinimerina
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Andrianampoinimerina (b. 1745, (d. 1810) was the king of Merina a Malagasy people from the central plateau of Madagascar. He is also referred to as Nampoina, possibly a nickname. He is widely recognized as one of the three greatest Merinas to rule before the French Occupation, along with Radama I and Rainilaiarivony.
He succeeded his father Andriamiaramanjaka in 1787, and his reign lasted until 1810, transforming the Merina from a small group of principalities into the largest and most powerful empire in Madagascar.
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Beginning in the 1790s, he began establishing control over the a comparatively large part of the Madagascar island. It is notable that he accomplished this relying heavily on shrewd diplomacy, only resorting to military conquest when it was essential.
He established civil and penal codes, distributed land, and regulated commerce.
His was succeeded by his son, Radama I of Madagascar.
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