Liliʻuokalani

Liliʻuokalani was the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, ascending to the throne in 1891. She was a strong advocate for the rights of native Hawaiians and sought to restore power to the monarchy through constitutional reforms. Her reign faced significant challenges, including the growing influence of American businessmen and the U.S. government's interests in Hawaii. In 1893, Liliʻuokalani was deposed in a coup supported by U.S. interests, leading to the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.