Liliʻuokalani was the queen regnant and last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. She was a prolific composer and author, known for her composition “Aloha ʻOe” and her autobiography “Hawaiʻi’s Story by Hawaiʻi’s Queen.” Despite facing opposition and the overthrow of the monarchy, Liliʻuokalani displayed resilience and continued to fight for the rights and sovereignty of the Hawaiian people. She passed away in 1917, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Hawaiian culture and history.