|
Kepoʻokalani
Kepookalani was a High Chief during the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Two of his grandchildren would marry each other, and two of his great-grandchildren would be the last two ruling monarchs of the Kingdom. Life Kepookalani was born around 1760. His mother was Kamakaeheikuli and father was Kameeiamoku. He was half-cousin of Kamehameha I, and named after the only full brother of Kamehameha usually called Keliimaikai or Keapo o Kepookalani. His notable half-brothers (with different mothers) were Hoolulu and Ulumāheihei Hoapili who both became close advisors to Kamehameha and were trusted to aid in his burial. In the Hawaiian language, ''ke po'o ka lani'' means "the royal leader". He married his cousin Chiefess Alapai Wahine and they had a son Kamanawa II (c. 1785–1840) and another son Kapelakapuokakae. Kamanawa was named after the Kamanawa who was a twin of Kepookalani's father. Often he is called Kamanawa Ōpio or Elua because ''ōpio'' means "junior" and ''elua'' me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ʻAikanaka (father Of Keohokālole)
ʻAikanaka (died 1837) was a high chief of the Kingdom of Hawaii and grandfather of two of Hawaii's future monarchs. Biography His father was Chief Kepoʻokalani and his mother was Keohohiwa. His half-brother was Kamanawa II. The name literally means "man eater" in the Hawaiian language. He was a grandson of two of the five Kona chiefs who supported Kamehameha I in his uprising against Kiwalaʻo: Kameʻeiamoku (one of the "royal twins" on the coat of arms of Hawaii) and Keawe-a-Heulu. His family was of high rank and were distant cousins of the House of Kamehameha. He was considered to be of the Keawe-a-Heulu line, his mother's line, and this line is what his grandchildren followed by. He had one daughter, Keohokālole by Kamaʻeokalani, and probably one son, William Luther Moehonua by Mary Napuaelua. ʻAikanaka asked his servant Keaweamahi to take Napuaelua and son Moehonua. Moehonua later served as Governor of Maui, and other offices. His daughter Keohokālole by Kama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liliʻuokalani
Queen Liliʻuokalani (; Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha; September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917) was the only queen regnant and the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, ruling from January 29, 1891, until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893. The composer of "Aloha ʻOe" and numerous other works, she wrote her autobiography ''Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen, Hawaiʻi's Story by Hawaiʻi's Queen'' (1898) during her imprisonment following the overthrow. Queen Liliʻuokalani was born in 1838 in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, Oʻahu. While her natural parents were Keohokālole, Analea Keohokālole and Kapaʻakea, Caesar Kapaʻakea, she was ''hānai'' (informally adopted) at birth by Pākī, Abner Pākī and Laura Kōnia and raised with their daughter Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Baptized as a Christian and educated at the Royal School (Hawaii), Royal School, she and her siblings and cousins were proclaimed eligible for the throne by King Kameham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalākaua
Kalākaua (David Laʻamea Kamanakapuʻu Māhinulani Nālaʻiaʻehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua; November 16, 1836 – January 20, 1891), was the last king and penultimate monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, reigning from February 12, 1874, until his death in 1891. Succeeding Lunalilo, he was elected to the vacant throne of Hawaiʻi against Queen Emma. Kalākaua was known as the Merrie Monarch for his convivial personality – he enjoyed entertaining guests with his singing and ukulele playing. At his coronation and his birthday jubilee, the hula, which had hitherto been banned in public in the kingdom, became a celebration of Hawaiian culture. During Kalākaua's reign, the Reciprocity Treaty of 1875 brought great prosperity to the kingdom. Its renewal continued the prosperity but allowed United States to have exclusive use of Pearl Harbor. In 1881, Kalākaua took a trip around the world to encourage the immigration of contract sugar plantation workers. He wanted Hawaiians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alapaiwahine
Alapaiwahine was a princess of the Island of Hawaii and great-grandmother of King David Kalākaua and Queen Lydia Liliuokalani. She was a ''Naha'' chiefess: the product of a rare father and daughter marriage uncommon in Hawaiian history. Biography She was probably born in the late 18th century prior to the landing of Captain James Cook on the Hawaiian Islands. She was born into the most powerful family in the island of Hawaii at the time. Her father was Kalaninuiamamao and her mother was his fifth wife, the Naha chiefess Kaolanialii, Kalaninuilamamao's daughter by his wife Kapaihi-a-Ahu. Her father (who was thus also her grandfather) was ruling chief (''Alii Nui'') of the District of Kaū, son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and Lonomaʻaikanaka. He was once in line to succeed, but due to the contention between him and his higher-ranking brother, Keeaumoku Nui, which led to a war that split the island of Hawaii into separate district kingdoms until Kamehameha I, Keeaum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamanawa II
Kamanawa II known as Kamanawa Ōpio or Kamanawa Elua ( – October 20, 1840) was a Hawaiian high chief and grandfather of the last two ruling monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii, King David Kalākaua and Queen Lydia Makaeha Liliuokalani. His family had a good reputation until 1840, when he was convicted of murdering his wife. Life Family Kamanawa was born about 1785. His father was High Chief Kepookalani. He was a grandson of Kameeiamoku, one of the five Kona chiefs who supported Kamehameha I in his formation of the Kingdom, one of the royal twins on the coat of arms of Hawaii. His mother was High Chiefess Alapai Wahine. His half-brother was Aikanaka. He was named after his great-uncle Kamanawa, the twin of his grandfather. Sometimes he is called Kamanawa Ōpio or Elua because ''ōpio'' means "junior" and ''elua'' means "second" in the Hawaiian language. He had son Caesar Kaluaiku Kapaakea (1815–1866) and daughter Chiefess Kekahili (c. 1830) by Kamokuiki. He was known t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kameʻeiamoku
Kameeiamoku (died 1802) was a Native Hawaiians, Hawaiian high chief and the Counselor of State to King Kamehameha I. He was called Kamehameha's uncle, but he was really the cousin of Kamehameha's mother, Kekuʻiapoiwa II, Kekuiapoiwa II. Birth and ancestry Along with his twin brother Kamanawa, Kameeiamoku's parents were the ''keiki aliʻi'' (prince or child of a chief), Keawepoepoe and Kanoena (w). As the son of Kalanikauleleiaiwi and Lonoikahaupu, monarch's of several kingdoms between them, Keawepoepoe was an ''aliʻi'' (noble) of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu and Kauai. As well being an ''aliʻi nui'' (great king or supreme monarch) Lonoikahaupu was a kahuna (priest) of the order of Lono (order of Nahulu or Holoa'e), one of two priestly orders, Kū (Kuali'i or Kauali'i) being the other. Through this union Keawepoepoe received the ''kapu o pahenakalani'' (the prostrating kapu) which is how the Hawaii ''aliʻi'' received the ''Kapu (Hawaiian culture), kapu'' (a religious code of conduct) c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keohohiwa
Keohohiwa (fl. 19th century) was a Hawaiian chiefess during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Life Her father was Keawe-a-Heulu, the chief warrior and councillor of Kamehameha I, who assisted him to overthrow his cousin Kiwalao and unite the eight separate islands of Hawaii into one Kingdom of Hawaii. Her mother was Ululani Ululani was a Hawaiian chiefess, 7th ''Aliʻi Nui'' (ruler) of Hilo. She is also known as Ululani Nui ("Ululani the Great") and was the most celebrated woman poet of her day. Biography She was a daughter and successor of the chief Mokulani an ..., the '' alii'' of Hilo and the most celebrated poet of her days. Her brother was Naihe, the councillor and chief orator of Kamehameha I and husband of Chiefess Kapiolani (c. 1781–1841) who helped Christian missionaries by renouncing the goddess Pele. Keohohiwa married Chief Kepookalani, son of Kameʻeiamoku, one of the royal twins. She had one son Aikanaka from her husband. Through her son she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1760s Births
Year 176 ( CLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Proculus and Aper (or, less frequently, year 929 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 176 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * November 27 – Emperor Marcus Aurelius grants his son Commodus the rank of ''Imperator'', and makes him Supreme Commander of the Roman legions. * December 23 – Marcus Aurelius and Commodus enter Rome after a campaign north of the Alps, and receive a triumph for their victories over the Germanic tribes. * The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is made. It is now kept at Museo Capitolini in Rome (approximate date). Births * Fa Zheng, Chinese nobleman and adviser (d. 220) * Liu Bian, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (d. 190) * Ma Chao, Chinese general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawaii (island)
Hawaii is the List of islands of the United States by area, largest island in the United States, located in the Hawaii, state of Hawaii, the southernmost state in the union. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, North Pacific Ocean. With an area of , it has 63% of the Hawaiian archipelago's combined landmass. However, it has only 13% of the archipelago's population. The island of Hawaii is the third largest island in Polynesia, behind the North Island, North and South Islands of New Zealand. The island is often referred to as the Island of Hawaii or Hawaii Island to distinguish it from the state. It is also referred to as The Big Island, due to its size relative to the other islands. In Hawaiian language, Hawaiian, the island is sometimes called ''Moku o Keawe''. The word ''keawe'' has several meanings. One definition, "southern cross", is said to be the name of an ancient chief. Another definition is "the bearer". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Hale Beach Park
Isaac Hale Beach Park is an oceanfront park on Pohoiki Bay in the Puna District of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi, United States. Known for its strong currents and large waves, the bay was part of a fishing village for centuries. It was one of a few places on the southeastern shore of Hawaiʻi for ocean access and boat launching. The park used to be known for good snorkeling, though the 2018 lower Puna eruption covered most of the coral and safer swimming area with black sand. The park was expanded and modernized in 2006. It is located at the intersection of Pohoiki Road and Kalapana-Kapoho Road ( Route 137). The park is named in honor of Private Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale. During the Korean War, Hale served in the United States Army's 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was killed in action north of the 38th parallel on July 12, 1951. Hale is a Hawaiian surname, pronounced HAH-leh. 2018 lower Puna eruption Lava flows from the 2018 lower Puna eruption co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Kalākaua
The House of Kalākaua, or Kalākaua Dynasty, also known as the Keawe-a-Heulu line, was the reigning family of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Kingdom of Hawaiʻi under Kalākaua, King Kalākaua and Liliʻuokalani, Queen Liliʻuokalani. They assumed power after the last king of the House of Kamehameha, Lunalilo, died without designating an heir, leading to the election of Kalākaua and provoking the Honolulu Courthouse riot. The dynasty lost power with the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, overthrow of Liliʻuokalani and the end of the Kingdom in 1893. Death and state funeral of Liliʻuokalani, Liliʻuokalani died in 1917, leaving only cousins as heirs. The House of Kalākaua was descended from chiefs on the islands of Hawaii (island), Hawaiʻi, Maui, and Kauai, Kauaʻi. The torch that burns at midday symbolizes the dynasty, based on the sacred Kapu (Hawaiian culture), kapu Kalākaua's ancestor High Chief Iwikauikaua. Origin The dynasty was founded by Kalākaua when he ascended the Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
