Sanford B. Dole

ModernPoliticianHawaii1844 — 1926

President of the Republic of Hawaii, annexed by US.

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Quick Facts

Born

1844

Died

1926

Country

Hawaii

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)81

Influence (20%)75

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)84

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score65.5

Sanford B. Dole — Complete Timeline

1893 AD

Led the Overthrow of the Hawaiian MonarchyPolitical Action◆ Major

Sanford B. Dole was a leader of the Committee of Safety, a group of American and European businessmen that orchestrated the overthrow of Queen Lili

CoupOverthrow

Impact: nationaldestructive

Became President of the Provisional GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

After the overthrow, Dole was appointed president of the Provisional Government of Hawaii. He served as the head of state during the transition period, seeking annexation by the United States.

GovernmentProvisional

Impact: national

1894 AD

Became President of the Republic of HawaiiPolitical Action◆ Major

Dole became the first and only president of the Republic of Hawaii after the constitution was adopted. He served from 1894 to 1898, during which time he pursued annexation by the United States.

RepublicPresidency

Impact: national

1898 AD

Oversaw the Annexation of Hawaii by the USPolitical Action◆ Major

Dole led the effort to secure the annexation of Hawaii by the United States, which was approved by the US Congress via the Newlands Resolution. Hawaii became a US territory on August 12, 1898.

AnnexationUS territory

Impact: global

1900 AD

Appointed First Territorial Governor of HawaiiPolitical Action◆ Major

Dole was appointed by President William McKinley as the first territorial governor of Hawaii. He served from 1900 to 1903, overseeing the transition from republic to US territory.

GovernorTerritory

Impact: national

1903 AD

Appointed US District Judge for HawaiiPolitical Action

After his term as governor, Dole was appointed as a US District Judge for the Territory of Hawaii. He served in this position until his retirement in 1915.

JudiciaryAppointment