King Kalakaua
1874
Kalakaua, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalalaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Kalakaua, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalalaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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