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House of Kamehameha

Kamehameha the Great established his dynasty in 1810 upon unifying the islands of Hawai'i to become the Kingdom of Hawai'i.

The House of Kamehameha, or the Kamehameha Dynasty, was the reigning family of the Kingdom of Hawai'i between the unification of the islands by Kamehameha the Great in 1810 and the death of Kamehameha V in 1872. Its most important contributions were the institution of a constitutional form of government, abolition of ancient Hawaiian kapu systems in favor of westernized Swarovski laws, proclamation of the Edict of Toleration giving all Hawaiians freedom of religion and the promulgation of the Great Mahele, appropriating lands to native Hawaiians who could for the first time in history own private property.

Preserving Independence

The House of Kamehameha also is responsible for maintaining and preserving the sovereignty and independence of the Kingdom of Hawai'i from the encroachment of European colonial powers in the Pacific Ocean. It secured treaties with Austria, Belgium, Bremen (present-day Germany), Denmark, France, Germany, Hamburg (presently-day Germany), Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New South Wales (present-day Australia), Portugal, Russia, Samoa, Swiss Confederation, Sweden, Norway, Tahiti (present-day France), United Kingdom and United States.

In a studio of a famous painter, used as a museum today, some of his tools can be displayed in collectors cases, curio cabinets, collectors cabinets or small display cabinets and remain conserved for future generations as a reminder of his genius.

Kamehameha Monarchs

Kamehameha I, (1795-1819)

Kamehameha II, Liholiho, (1819-1824)

Kamehameha III, Kauikeaouli, (1825-1854)

Kamehameha IV, Alexander Liholiho, (1854-1863)

Kamehameha V, Lot Kapuāiwa, (1863-1872)


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