NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lili'uokalani

Queen Lili‘uokalani of Hawai‘i (September 2, 1838 - November 11, 1917), given the Christian name Lydia Lili‘uokalani and later named Lydia K. Dominis, was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years). ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The term Christian means belonging to Christ and is derived from the Greek noun Χριστός Khristós which means anointed one, which is itself a translation of the Hebrew word Moshiach (Hebrew: משיח, also written Messiah), (and in Arabic it is pronounced Maseeh مسيح). ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state. ... Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani, a member of the Kalakaua Dynasty, was in line to become Queen of Hawai‘i when her kingdom was overthrown by local American businessmen with the aid of the United States Marine Corps The Kingdom of Hawai‘i was established in 1810 upon the unification of...

On September 16, 1862, she married John Owen Dominis, who became Governor of O‘ahu and Maui. They had no children; Lili‘uokalani's heiress for several years was her niece Victoria Ka‘iulani (1875–1899), although Ka‘iulani predeceased her. September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... His Royal Highness John Owen Dominis, Prince Consort of Hawaii and royal governor of the islands of Oahu and Maui. ... Image of Maui taken by NASA. Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). ...

Lili‘uokalani inherited the throne from her brother Kalākaua on January 17, 1891. Shortly after she gained power, she tried to enact a new constitution, since the existing consititution, known as the Bayonet Constitution limited her power and the political power of native Hawaiians. American interests within the Kingdom were concerned about foreign tariffs in the American sugar trade, and considered annexing Hawai‘i as a means to protect their business. As a result, the American minister in Hawai‘i at the time, John L. Stevens, ordered troops from the U.S.S. Boston ashore, under the guise of protecting ‘Iolani Palace and other governmental buildings. The Queen was deposed in 1893, and a provisional government was instituted. David Kalākaua was elected by the legislature to assume the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i upon the death of William Charles Lunalilo. ... January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Queen Liliuokalanis protest of the Bayonet Constitution, that her brother was forced to promulgate at gunpoint, led to the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii by a committee of American citizens. ... John L. Stevens, an American diplomat, conspired to overthrow the Kingdom of Hawaii. ... The fifth USS Boston, a protected cruiser, was launched 4 December 1884 by John Roach and Sons, Chester, Pennsylvania, and commissioned 2 May 1887, Captain F. M. Ramsey in command. ... Iolani Palace was the official residence of King David Kalakaua and Queen Julia Kapiolani and then Queen Liliuokalani and Prince Consort John Owen Dominis. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

The American government believed the people of Hawai‘i sided with the Queen and that the overthrowing of Lili‘uokalani was illegal and offered to give the throne back to her if she pardoned everyone responsible. She refused, partially because of the force used against both her and her property, involving such items as stones and firearms, designed to make her leave. With this development, then-President Grover Cleveland sent the issue to the United States Congress. On July 4, 1894, the Republic of Hawai‘i was proclaimed and Sanford B. Dole, one of the first people who originally called on the institution of the monarchy to be abolished, became President. It was recognized immediately by the United States government. Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837 – June 24, 1908) was the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) President of the United States, and the only President to serve two non-consecutive terms. ... A congress is a gathering of people, especially a gathering for a political purpose. ... July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ... 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... United States Marines stormed ‘Iolani Palace as the Provisional Government of Hawai‘i was proclaimed across the street at Ali‘iolani Hale, the opening salvo in the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i. ... Former advisor to Queen Lili‘uokalani and justice of the Hawai‘i judiciary, Sanford B. Dole assumed the role of President of the Republic of Hawai‘i. ...

Lili‘uokalani was arrested on January 16, 1895 (several days after a failed counterrevolution by Robert Wilcox) when firearms were found in the gardens of her home; she denied knowing that they were there. She was thereafter confined to a small room in ‘Iolani Palace until she was released in 1896, with the establishment of the Republic of Hawai'i. She went home to Washington Place, where she lived as a private citizen until her death in 1917 due to complications from a stroke. Hawai‘i was annexed to the United States through a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1898. January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Robert William Wilcox led unsuccessful rebellions to restore the monarchy. ... Some firearms A firearm is a kinetic energy weapon that fires either a single or multiple projectiles propelled at high velocity by the gases produced by action of the rapid confined burning of a propellant. ... Iolani Palace was the official residence of King David Kalakaua and Queen Julia Kapiolani and then Queen Liliuokalani and Prince Consort John Owen Dominis. ... Washington Place is the former residence of Queen Liliuokalani and now the home of the Governors of Hawaii. ... 1917 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A congress is a gathering of people, especially a gathering for a political purpose. ...

Lili‘uokalani was also an accomplished author and songwriter. Her book, Hawai‘i's Story by Hawai‘i's Queen, told the history of her country. Some of her best-known musical compositions include the anthem, "Aloha ‘Oe," which she composed during her captivity. This was the end of the Hawaiian Monarchy. The word author has several meanings: The author of a book, story, article or the like, is the person who has written it (or is writing it). ... A songwriter is someone who writes either the lyrics or the music for songs. ...

The statue of Hawai`is Queen Lili`uokalani located on the south side of the Hawai`i State Capitol; photographed September 9, 2004 by Eric Guinther and released to Wikipedia. ... The statue of Hawai`is Queen Lili`uokalani located on the south side of the Hawai`i State Capitol; photographed September 9, 2004 by Eric Guinther and released to Wikipedia. ...

Further reading

External links

Further reading GA_googleFillSlot("encyclopedia_square");

External links

Further reading