Lakona-a-Nawele ( Hawaiian for: "Lakona, son of Nawele"; Hawaiian pronunciation: ''Lah-koh-nah'') was an

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an High Chief of the island of

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. He was born c. 1340 on Oʻahu,

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. He ruled over Oʻahu as one of the early monarchs of that island, and was a cousin of the Chief Laakona; both were the descendants of

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Life

Lakona was born c. 1340 on Oʻahu, and he was a son of the High Chief Nawele of Oʻahu, whilst Lakonaʻs mother was called Kalanimoeikawaikai. Lakona was a grandson of Prince Kahokupohakano, son of

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. After Naweleʻs death, Lakona became a monarch of Oʻahu.

Marriage

At some point in his life, Lakona had married a woman named Alaʻikauakoko, also known as Kanakoko, and their child was a son,

Kapae-a-Lakona Kapae-a-Lakona (Hawaiian for: "Kapae, son of Lakona"; Hawaiian pronunciation: ''Kah-pah-eh''; also known as Kapea-a-Lakona; born ca. 14th century) was a High Chief in ancient Hawaii, a ruler of the island of Oahu, mentioned in the chants. He ruled ...

.Kanakoko was also a spouse of

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of Hawaiʻi. Lakona ruled together with his cousiness Maelo, and was succeeded by his son.

References

{{Authority control Royalty of Oahu 14th-century births Year of death unknown