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Was, not is. He died in 1968. He won the Olympic 100 meter freestyle swimming events in 1912 and 1918 and finished second to Johnny Weissmuller in 1924. He appeared in a few movies but was never a star.
He was also a worl-class surfer, and did much to popularize the sport.
Duke Kahanamoku was a world famous champion surfer. He was also an Olympic champion swimmer and an actor in adventure films.
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∙ 14y agoDuke Kahanamoku 1890-1968
The Duke (also known as the Big Kahuna) was a famous surfer from Hawaii and probably the most famous Hawaiian. There is a statue of him on Waikiki Beach.
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∙ 9y agoDuke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890 and died on January 22, 1968. Duke Kahanamoku would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 124 years old today.
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John Wayne in "Wake of the Red Witch"
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Duke Kahanamoku's birth name is Kahanamoku, Duke Paoa Kahinu Makoe Hulikohoa.
When was Duke Kahanamoku born?
Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890.
What is Duke Kahanamoku's birthday?
Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890.
When did Duke Kahanamoku die?
Duke Kahanamoku died on January 22, 1968 at the age of 77.
How old was Duke Kahanamoku at death?
Duke Kahanamoku died on January 22, 1968 at the age of 77.
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This Is Your Life - 1952 Duke Kahanamoku was released on: USA: 20 February 1957
How did Duke Kahanamoku die?
Duke died by a heart attack on January 22,1968.
Who was a famous surfer and Olympic swimmer?
Duke Kahanamoku.
What is Duke Kahanamoku's nickname?
Hawaiian swimmer, actor and business man Duke Kahanamoku had several nicknames including: The Duke, The Big Kahuna, Father of Surfing, Mr. Hawaii, Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha
What Duke starred in a movie with Duke Kahanamoku?
John Wayne in "Wake of the Red Witch"
What sport did duke kahanamoku popularize in the early 1900s?
surfing
What is the Most famous surfer to come out of Hawaii?
Duke Kahanamoku
