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Line of succession to the Hawaiian throne
{{Former monarchic orders of succession}}

The [[Hawaiian Kingdom]] [[Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy|was abolished]] and replaced with a republic in 1893, when Queen Liluokalani was desposed by a group of American businessmen. A rebellion two years later forced [[Liliuokalani]] to [[Abdication|relinquish her right]] to the throne.  With more than one current [[pretender]], there is now no commonly recognized claimant to the Hawaiian throne.  Before the reign of King [[Kalakaua]] there had never been an established line of succession in Hawaii, save when King [[Kamehameha III]] chose fifteen children from the [[Chiefs' Children's School]] and declared them eligible to succeed to (contracted; show full)== References ==
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[[Category:Lines of succession|Hawaiian]]
[[Category:House of Kawananakoa]]
[[Category:House of Kalokuokamaile]]
[[Category:Rival successions|Hawaiian]]
[[Category:Pretenders to the Hawaiian throne]]