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Kamehameha IV Alexander Liholiho
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1834-02-09 / 1863-11-30
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Alexander Liholiho was born on February 2, 1834 on the island of Oahu to High Chief Mataio Kekuanaoa and Princess Elizabeth Kinau. He was the grandson of Kamehameha Paiea. He was educated at the Chiefs' Childrens School (later renamed Royal School) and at age 14, left to study law. As a toddler, he was adopted by Kamehameha III and declared heir to the throne.
On March 22, 1852, he was appointed to the Privy Council by Kamehameha III and served in the House of Nobles from 1852 to 1854.
Kamehameha III died on December 15, 1854. On January 15, 1855, Alexander Liholiho officially took the oath of Office and became Kamehameha IV, ruling until his death on November 30, 1863. In 1856, he married Emma Rooke as his Queen. Emma was the granddaughter of John Young.
On December 15, 1854, he became King Kamehameha IV and ruled until his death on November 30, 1863.
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2021-09-14, Carol Kellett: Entered into AtoM.