Kamehameha V of Hawaii
King of Hawaii, last monarch of Kamehameha line
King of Hawaii, last monarch of Kamehameha line
Ascended the throne in 1863 as the fifth monarch of the Kamehameha dynasty. His reign emphasized Hawaiian nationalism and cultural traditions. Undertook efforts to draft a new constitution aimed at increasing the power of the monarchy. During the political turbulence of the 19th century, he faced opposition from foreign interests and local factions. Kamehameha V ruled until 1872 and was the last monarch of the Kamehameha dynasty before the establishment of a republic, which concluded the Hawaiian monarchy.
Drafted the 1864 Constitution of Hawaii
Promoted Hawaiian cultural practices
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