Kalākaua

(1836-1891)

Last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi

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Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani 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. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma. Kalākaua had a convivial personality and enjoyed entertaining guests with his singing and ukulele playing. At his coronation and his birthday jubilee, the hula that had been banned from public in the kingdom became a celebration of Hawaiian culture.

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Born	David Laʻamea Kamananakapu Mahinulani Naloiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua 16 November 1836 Honolulu, Oahu
Died	20 January 1891 (aged 54) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Zodiac	Scorpio
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