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Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamanakapuʻu Māhinulani Nālaʻiaʻehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua; November 16, 1836 – January 20, 1891), sometimes called The Merrie Monarch, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891.
Kalakaua (born Nov. 16, 1836, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands [U.S.]—died Jan. 30, 1891, San Francisco, Calif., U.S.) was the king of Hawaii from 1874 to 1891. The son of a high chief, Kalakaua was a candidate to the throne in 1873 but lost the election to Lunalilo.
May 15, 2018 · King David Kalākaua (1836 – 1891) is often known outside of Hawai’i by his nickname, the Merrie Monarch, so-called for his patronage of Hawaiian music, dance, and culture. He loved the traditional Hawaiian dances, and so helped to revitalize a waning tradition of hula.
King David Kalākaua, who reigned over the Hawaiian kingdom from 1874 until his death in 1891, is best known as the “Merrie Monarch.”. This name was inspired by the king’s love of music, parties and fine food and drinks, but he is remembered most for being the king who brought pride back to the Hawaiian people.
Aug 10, 2018 · King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii and he ruled from 1874 to 1891. He was actually elected, not born into his regency — when the last of the Kamehameha kings died, Kalākaua ran for...
May 22, 2023 · King David La'amea Kalākaua: The first king to travel around the world. He had tea with the Queen, was blessed by the Pope and spread Hawaiian culture across the globe – while also reviving it...
Kalākaua was elected king of the Hawaiian Nation in 1874, and reigned until his passing in 1891. He was a patron of the arts, especially music and dance. King David Laʻamea Kalākaua. For many decades under Christian missionary teachings, Hawaiian beliefs and traditions were suppressed.
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