1836 ~ 1891
on of High Chief Kapaakea & Keohokalole, King David Kalakaua was voted in on February 12, 1874 as the new elected King for the Hawaiian Monarchy after the death of King Lunalilo. The other candidate was Queen Emma, Dowager of Kamehameha IV, grandaughter of Kealiimaikai(Kamehameha's brother). The controversal election resulted in an uproar of Queen Emma's supporters that left a bloody scene. Order was restored by marines from american & british vessels. Queen Emma then acknowledged Kalakaua as the new king and he became known as the merry monarch.
In 1881, Kalakaua went on tour of the world to visit the
heads of state which he was royally received.
He was a 33rd degree Masonic member and Knights Templar
and built the grand Iolani Palace, a victorian style mansion.
The Masonics threw a big celebration for the king
at the opening of the palace. In 1887, Kalakaua was forced
to sign the "bayonet" constitution
restricting him of his powers which eventually
led to the downfall of the kingdom.
Kalakaua proclaimed his brother, Leleiohoku heir to the throne, although he died at a young age. Also his sister, Lydia Kamakaeha and a niece, Princess Kaiulani. the The king married Chiefess Kapiolani and proclaimed her nephew's princes of the realm as Prince Kuhio Kalanianaole and Prince David Kawananakoa. His sister Princess Lydia Kamakaeha succeeded the throne after his death in 1891 and she became the Queen known as Liliuokalani.
