Kingdom of Hawaii

The Kingdom of Hawaii was established in 1810 — after a 15-year war to subjugate the smaller chiefdoms of Oʻahu, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi and Niʻihau — by the chiefdom of Hawaiʻi, the "Big Island." One unified government operated until its overthrow in 1894. A series of violent battles, lasting 15 years, was led by the warrior chief who would become Kamehameha the Great. The Kingdom of Hawaii was established with the help of western weapons... More

Date founded:

  • 1795

Date dissolved:

  • Jan 17, 1893

Contained by:

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Lahaina

Lāhainā is the largest census-designated place (CDP) in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii, United States, and the gateway to the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua...

Honolulu County

Honolulu County (officially known as the City and County of Honolulu) is a consolidated city–county located in the U.S. state of Hawaii. The municipality and...

National anthem:

Anthem Official anthem since Official anthem until
  • 1860
  • 1866
  • 1866
  • 1876
  • 1876
  • 1893
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  • Jan 17, 1893
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