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First monarch of Hawai'i and unified the Islands. He had complete authority and utilized haole counsel. Also known as Kamehameha the Great.
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One of Kamehameha I 20 wives. Became regent when he died, and shared power with Kamehameha II, III. She changed Hawaiian history. Motivated Kamehameha II to overturn the kapu system.
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Shared reign with Queen Ka'ahumanu. Wanted to see the world, so traveled to London. He took his wife Queen Kamamalu there and both died of measles.
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The king's half sister and favorite wife. At home and aboard, was a flamboyant figure.
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Took reign for 30 years. Longest reign in Hawai'i and during his monarch, had three forms of goverment. The Great Mahele also marked his reign.
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Said to be loved by the Hawaiian people and consort of Kamehameha III.
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Very pro-British and established the Anglican Church in Hawai'i. He died 15 months after his child did.
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Was married to King Kamehameha IV and helped him find The Queen's Hospital. Had only one child who died at four. Made a bid for the throne when the king died, but lost to Kalakaua.
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Adopted less liberal constitution. He worried about the possibility of annexation. Proposed to the widowed Queen Emma, but she refused.
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Refused to convert to Christanity. Refusing to speak English, made people misjudge her considerable intelligence. Even though her life was filled with many deaths, she inherited huge amounts of land.
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Elected king in 1874. His powers were greatly limited because he was forced to accept a new consitution.
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Wife to King Kalakaua and served as personal representative in London at Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Founded the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children.
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Mother of Princess Ka'iulani. Death was a mystery at age of 37. It is believed she made a death bed prediction that her daughter would leave Hawai'i for a long time, never marry, and never become queen.
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Last and most important queen of Hawai'i. Hawai'i was annexed to the US, forcing her to give up the throne and therefore, leaving her as the last monarch.
