Photo: James J. Williams / Adam Cuerden / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Liliʻuokalani moves me more than almost any historical figure on this list. As the last sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom and its only queen regnant, she lived through the 1893 overthrow that stripped her people of their nation. Yet she answered loss not with bitterness but with art, composing music said to include the beloved Aloʻe and preserving Hawaiian identity in song. To me that is a profound form of resistance: when land and crown are taken by force, culture and dignity can still be defended through beauty. I hold deep reverence for souls who remain noble in defeat, and hers was magnificent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Liliʻuokalani
- Name (Japanese)
- リリウオカラニ
- Reading
- りりうおからに
- Born
- September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Honolulu, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / composer / monarch / autobiographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class
- Order of the Precious Crown
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | He Mele Lahui Hawaii | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Liliʻuokalani born?
September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917.
Where is Liliʻuokalani from?
Liliʻuokalani is from Honolulu, United States.
What does Liliʻuokalani do?
Liliʻuokalani works as writer, composer, monarch, autobiographer.
What is Liliʻuokalani known for?
Notable works include He Mele Lahui Hawaii.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.