Who became the Regent of Hawaii during Kalākaua's absences?
Queen Emma
Liliʻuokalani
William Pitt Leleiohoku II
Kamehameha I
Answer
Liliʻuokalani became the Regent of Hawaii during Kalākaua's absences, as she was the next in line of succession to the throne. This was because Kalākaua had no surviving legitimate children, and his brother, William Charles Lunalilo, had died without a will. As Regent, Liliʻuokalani was responsible for governing the kingdom in Kalākaua's absence.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Reign of King Kalākaua in Hawai'i
More Questions
How did Kalākaua pay for the educational sponsorship program he instituted?
How did Kalākaua's plan for a Polynesian confederation play into the hands of annexationists?
Who pressured Kalākaua to sign a new constitution in 1887?
What did Kalākaua encourage the Hawaiians to do, in terms of skills and education?
When Kalākaua died?
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox