Liliuokalani, Lydia Kamekeha. Liliuokalani, Lydia Kamekeha 1838–1917Queen of Hawaii Lydia Kamekeha Liliuokalani (luh lee uh oh kuh LAH nee) was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
At the time, Hawaii was a country. Liliuokalani was a member of Hawaii's “chief class” and her parents were local rulers. Growing up, she was interested in learning. At school she studied music, math, and English, which was a new language in the islands. WOW Museum: Western Women's Suffrage. WOW Museum: Western Women's Suffrage - Hawaii. Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917), Hawaii's last queen.
Library of Congress Back to Biographies. Queen Liliuokalani (1838 - 1917) Hawaii's Last Monarch. Hawaii’s last sovereign queen was born on September 2, 1838 in Honolulu.
According to Hawaiian tradition, she was adopted at birth by Abner Paki and his wife, Konia (a granddaughter of King Kamehameha I). Liliuokalani’s childhood years were spent studying and playing with Bernice Pauahi, the Pakis’ natural daughter. Liliuokalani received her education at the Royal School and became fluent in English. She was also a member of Kawaiahao Church, which was built under the direction of Hiram Bingham, the leader of the first group of missionaries to Hawaii in 1820.