Liliʻuokalani

Last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom

Liliʻuokalani - Leaders & Politicians born September 2nd, 1838
Born
Died

1917
108 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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