Episode 2 of 2

Death of King Kamehameha II

When
July 14, 1824
Where
London
Part of
King Kamehameha II and Queen Kamāmalu die of measles in London

King Kamehameha II died of measles in London on July 14, 1824, six days after his wife.

Following Kamāmalu's death, Kamehameha II also succumbed to measles on July 14, 1824. The deaths occurred before the monarchs could meet King George IV, ending the diplomatic visit prematurely.

Sources

  1. Kamehameha II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. Kamāmalu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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