Duke Kahanamoku: Biography, Facts and Career
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Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state and became a United States citizen. He was the world record holder of the 100-meters free style in swimming, and was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924. Kahanamoku joined fraternal organizations: he was a Scottish Rite Freemason in the Honolulu lodge, and a Shriner. He worked as a law enforcement officer, an actor, a beach volleyball player, and a businessman.
Quick facts about Duke Kahanamoku
- Full name: Duke Kahanamoku
- Born: 1890-08-24
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q123688
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Who is Duke Kahanamoku?
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing.
What nationality is Duke Kahanamoku?
Duke Kahanamoku is United States.
When was Duke Kahanamoku born?
Duke Kahanamoku was born on 1890-08-24.
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