Duke Kahanamoku
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Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890, in Honolulu [1][2][3][4]. He died on January 22, 1968, in Honolulu [5][1][2][3][4].
His occupations included swimmer, surfer, actor, water polo player, and sheriff [6][7]. His siblings were Samuel Kahanamoku and Sargent Kahanamoku [7].
He received his education at Kamehameha Schools and President William McKinley High School .
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Kingdom of Hawaiʻi[12]
- Native language: English[13], Hawaiian[14]
- Educated at: Kamehameha Schools[15], President William McKinley High School[16]
- Award received: International Swimming Hall of Fame[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of sports team: Los Angeles Athletic Club[19]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[20], Democratic Party[21]
- Commons category: Duke Kahanamoku[22]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[23]
- Sport: surfing[24], competitive swimming[25], water polo[26]
- Family name: Kahanamoku[27]
- Given name: Duke[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects[30]
- Participant in: 1932 Summer Olympics[31], 1924 Summer Olympics[32], 1920 Summer Olympics[33], 1912 Summer Olympics[34], swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[35], swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[36], swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics – men's 100 metre freestyle[37], swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay[38], swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics – men's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay[39], 1928 Summer Olympics[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41], Hawaiian[42]
- Birth name: Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku[43]
- Country for sport: United States[44]
- Name in native language: Duke Kahanamoku[45]
- Height: 185 cm[46]
Why It Matters
Duke Kahanamoku has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Duke Kahanamoku born?
Duke Kahanamoku was born in Honolulu[2].
Where did Duke Kahanamoku die?
Duke Kahanamoku died in Honolulu[4].
What did Duke Kahanamoku do for work?
Duke Kahanamoku worked as a swimmer[5], surfer[6], actor[7], water polo player[8], and sheriff[9].
Where did Duke Kahanamoku go to school?
Duke Kahanamoku was educated at Kamehameha Schools[15] and President William McKinley High School[16].
What awards did Duke Kahanamoku receive?
Honors received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[17].