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Queen Liliʻuokalani
Liliuokalani in 1908.jpg
Liliʻuokalani in 1908
Coronation January 17, 1891
Born September 2, 1838
Oahu
Died November 11, 1917

Queen Liliʻuokalani (1838-1917) was the very last ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She was born on September 2, 1838, on the island of Oahu. Liliʻuokalani was a smart and well-educated person. She also traveled to many different places.

On September 16, 1862, she married John Owen Dominis. He later became the Governor of Oahu and Maui. They did not have any children together. Liliʻuokalani was also a talented musician. Her most famous song is "Aloha ʻOe", which is still loved today.

Becoming Queen of Hawaii

In 1891, Liliʻuokalani became the Queen of Hawaii. This happened after her brother, the previous king, passed away. She wanted to make things better for her people.

A New Constitution and Overthrow

In 1893, Queen Liliʻuokalani wanted to create a new constitution for Hawaii. This new constitution would give more power back to the Hawaiian people. However, some American businessmen and the American minister in Hawaii did not like this idea.

American soldiers then took control of the ʻIolani Palace. This was the royal palace and other government buildings. In 1894, they removed Queen Liliʻuokalani from her throne. The United States then set up a temporary government. This government soon became known as the Republic of Hawaii.

Support from Her People

The Hawaiian people strongly supported their Queen. The President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, felt that the Queen had been treated unfairly. He offered to help her get her throne back.

Refusal and Republic

President Cleveland said he would return the throne if she would forgive everyone involved in taking over her kingdom. At first, she said no, but then she changed her mind and agreed. However, the temporary government in Hawaii refused to let her be Queen again. On July 4, 1894, the Republic of Hawaii officially began.

Later Life and Legacy

Queen Liliʻuokalani spent the rest of her life working for her people. She tried to restore Hawaii's independence. She passed away on November 11, 1917, after having a stroke. She is remembered as a strong leader who fought for her country.

Images for kids

  • Lydia Kamakaeha

    Liliʻuokalani in her youth, around 1853

  • Haleakala - the C. R. Bishop Residence, oil on canvas painting by D. Howard Hitchcock, 1899, Bishop Museum

    Haleʻākala, a painting by D. Howard Hitchcock

  • John Owen Dominis (PP-71-2-023)

    John Owen Dominis, who became Governor of Oʻahu

  • Liliuokalani in London (PPWD-16-4.014)

    Liliʻuokalani at Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee

  • Liliuokalani at Waipio, Oahu in 1891

    Liliʻuokalani at Waipiʻo during her royal trip around Oʻahu in 1891

  • USS Boston landing force, 1893 (PP-36-3-002)

    The USS Boston's landing force at the Arlington Hotel, Honolulu

  • Liliuokalani entering palace for trial of 1895 (PP-98-12-010)

    Liliʻuokalani being escorted into the palace. She was held there after a counter-revolution in 1895.

  • Liliuokalani, photograph by Prince, of Washington (cropped)

    Liliʻuokalani in Washington, around 1898

  • Liliuokalani in 1917

    Liliʻuokalani seated on the lanai of Washington Place in 1917

  • Liliʻuokalani Burial Vault

    The burial place of Queen Liliʻuokalani at the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii

  • Aloha oe song 01

    The cover of the song Aloha ʻOe, from 1890

See also

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