William Hyde Rice | |
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 William Hyde Rice in his uniform as Governor of Kauai | |
| Governor of Kauai | |
| In office 1892–1893 | |
| Monarch | Queen Liliʻuokalani |
| Preceded by | Lanihau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1846 Honolulu, Oahu, Kingdom of Hawaii |
| Died | June 15, 1924 (aged 77) Territory of Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality | Kingdom of Hawaii Republic of Hawaii United States |
| Spouse | Mary Waterhouse |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
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William Hyde Rice (July 23, 1846 – June 15, 1924) was a businessman and politician who served in the Kingdom of Hawaii, during the Kingdom's Overthrow, and in the following Republic of Hawaii and Territory of Hawaii governments. He collected and published legends of Hawaiian mythology.