High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rainilaiarivony (30 January 1828–17 July 1896) was the Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1864 to 1895, following his older brother Rainivoninahitriniony who had held the post for thirteen years prior. As Commander-in-Chief of the military at the time his brother was deposed, Rainilaiarivony became Prime Minister in 1864 and remained in power by marrying three queens in succession: Rasoherina, Ranavalona II and Ranavalona III. Rainilairivony was described by a contemporary as a "Great orator in a nation of orators" and was widely respected by Malagasy and foreigners alike.