King Kamehameha IV’s Birthday
February 9, 2029
February 9, 1834 – Alexander ‘Iolani Kalanikualiholiho was born in Honolulu to Princess Elizabeth Kīna‘u the Kuhina Nui of Hawai‘i. His father was ali‘i Mataio Kekūanaō‘a, governor of O‘ahu, who is also the father of Ruth Ke‘elikōlani. As king, he and his wife, Queen Emma, were very concerned about the health and welfare of their people. Together they established Queen’s Hospital, to serve all Hawaiians free of charge.
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