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# Kalakaua

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Kalākaua, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma.

## Quick Facts About Kalakaua

Notable works Legends and Myths of Hawaii

## About Kalakaua

Kalākaua, was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma. Kalākaua was known as the Merrie Monarch for his convivial personality – he enjoyed entertaining guests with his singing and ukulele playing. At his coronation and his birthday jubilee, the hula, which had hitherto been banned in public in the kingdom, became a celebration of Hawaiian culture.

##  Quotes by Kalakaua

> [It will afford me unfeigned satisfaction if my kingdom can add its quota toward the successful accomplishment of the most important astronomical…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kalakaua/it-will-afford-me-unfeigned-satisfaction-if-my-kingdom-can-add-its/)

Kalakaua

[Accomplishment](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/accomplishment/)

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> [Hula is the language of the heart, therefore, the heartbeat of the Hawai'ian people.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kalakaua/hula-is-the-language-of-the-heart-therefore-the-heartbeat-of-the/)

Kalakaua

[Heart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/heart/)

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