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Proclamation of Queen Liliuokalani
- When
- 1891-01-29
- Where
- Iolani Palace
Liliuokalani took the oath of office on January 29, 1891, becoming the first and only female monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Nine days after her brother Kalakaua's death, Liliuokalani ascended to the throne. She took the oath of office to uphold the constitution in the presence of cabinet ministers and supreme court justices. This event marked the beginning of her reign as the last sovereign monarch, ending the Kalakaua Dynasty's rule.
Sources
- Liliʻuokalani Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11
- ʻIolani Palace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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