USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1852, Prince Liholiho, who would later reign as Kamehameha IV, appointed Kalakaua as one of his aide-de-camp on his military staff.

Detailed explanation-2: -King David Kalākaua (1836 – 1891) is often known outside of Hawai’i by his nickname, the Merrie Monarch, so-called for his patronage of Hawaiian music, dance, and culture. He loved the traditional Hawaiian dances, and so helped to revitalize a waning tradition of hula.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kalakaua, in full David Kalakaua, (born Nov. 16, 1836, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands [U.S.]-died Jan. 30, 1891, San Francisco, Calif., U.S.), king of Hawaii from 1874 to 1891. The son of a high chief, Kalakaua was a candidate to the throne in 1873 but lost the election to Lunalilo.

Detailed explanation-4: -A great warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. Kamehameha I was destined for greatness from birth.

Detailed explanation-5: -King David Kalākaua was the last king of Hawaii and he ruled from 1874 to 1891. He was actually elected, not born into his regency-when the last of the Kamehameha kings died, Kalākaua ran for king and won. He didn’t win by a popular vote; he was elected by the then-Hawaiian legislature.