Liliʻuokalani
Last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Born
Died
1917
109 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hawaiʻi
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The last sovereign monarch of Hawaiʻi reigned from 1891 until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. Born into the Hawaiian royal family, significant contributions include promoting the Hawaiian language and culture. After the overthrow, was imprisoned in the ʻIolani Palace and later expressed her views through writing, with works like the song 'Aloha ʻOe'. Advocated for the rights of the Hawaiian people and opposed annexation by the United States. In her later years, worked to restore the Hawaiian monarchy unsuccessfully.
Reigned as the last monarch of Hawai'i
Imprisoned during the overthrow of the kingdom
Authored the song 'Aloha ʻOe'
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