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Charles E. King

American educator, Hawaii territorial legislator, songwriter

  • Fame41.1
  • Momentum8.6
  • Wikipedia186
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Lived 1874–1950, aged 76United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Era
    1874–1950
    Aged 76
  • Known for
    Curfew Breakers
    1957
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Updated 2026-06-24

Charles Edward King was a Hawaiian-born American educator, Hawaii territorial legislator, and a songwriter who is most widely known as the composer of "Ke Kali Nei Au". King was inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1995. Music historian George Kanahele regarded King as the "Dean of Hawaiian Music", although this sobriquet is more associated with John Kameaaloha Almeida.

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41.1
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Momentum8.6
Historical5.7
Source confidence45.0
Completeness75.0
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