Alapaiwahine
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Alapai wahine was 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.
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 Kaiinamao Kalani-nui-i-a-mamao
and her mother was his fifth wife, the Naha chiefess Kaolanialii, Kalaninui-lamamao'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 Keaweikekahialiiokamoku II and Lonoma-Ikanaka. 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
, Keeaumoku’s grandson, united it and the rest of the major islands. The war between the two brothers gave a chance for his cousin, the King Alapai Nui, to take the throne. Alapai was a common name of the Alii family. Although her father lost the throne, her siblings soon regained power. Her brother Chief Kalaniōpuu a Kaiamamao ruled Kohala District, Kona District and Kaū which encompassed the western half of Hawaii island; her brother Keawemauhili
married high chiefess Ululani of Hilo and became joint-ruler of Hilo alongside her.
She was the first cousin once removed of Kamehameha I
. Her husband was the High Chief Kepookalani
, first cousin of Kamehameha, and they had two sons. Her sons were Kamanawa II
(ca. 1785–1840) and Kapelakapuokakae.
The House of Kalākaua
descends from her son Kamanawa. Kamawana II is sometimes called Kamanawa Ōpio (meaning "younger" or "junior" in the Hawaiian language
).
Princess
Princess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
of the Island of Hawaii
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
and great-grandmother of King David Kalākaua
Kalakaua
Kalākaua, born David Laamea Kamanakapuu Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalākaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch , was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii...
and Queen Lydia Liliuokalani. She was a Naha chiefess: the product of a rare father and daughter marriage uncommon in Hawaiian history.
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 Kaiinamao Kalani-nui-i-a-mamao
Kalaninuiamamao
Kalaninuiamamao was a Prince of the Big Island of Hawaii, or 1st Alii Nui of Kau, an ancestor of the Queen Liliuokalani. He is probably the Hawaiian chief with the most varied spelling of his name.- Biography :...
and her mother was his fifth wife, the Naha chiefess Kaolanialii, Kalaninui-lamamao'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
Kau, Hawaii
thumb|right|300px|The districts of the [[Hawaii |Big Island]]. From Northernmost, clockwise; [[Kohala, Hawaii|Kohala]], [[Hamakua]], [[Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo]], [[Puna, Hawaii|Puna]], Kau , [[Kona District, Hawaii|Kona]]...
, son of Keaweikekahialiiokamoku II and Lonoma-Ikanaka. He was once in line to succeed, but due to the contention between him and his higher-ranking brother, Keeaumoku Nui
Keeaumoku Nui
Kalani Kama Keeaumoku-nui was Prince of the Big Island of Hawaii and high chief of the Kona district and part of Kohala district and grandfather of Kamehameha I. He was a Pio chief which was considered among royalties of the highest rank in the realm. Through his mother and father he was descended...
, which led to a war that split the island of Hawaii into separate district kingdoms until Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
, Keeaumoku’s grandson, united it and the rest of the major islands. The war between the two brothers gave a chance for his cousin, the King Alapai Nui, to take the throne. Alapai was a common name of the Alii family. Although her father lost the throne, her siblings soon regained power. Her brother Chief Kalaniōpuu a Kaiamamao ruled Kohala District, Kona District and Kaū which encompassed the western half of Hawaii island; her brother Keawemauhili
Keawemauhili
Keawemauhili, spelled in old texts as Keawe-mau-hili, was an important member of the Hawaiian nobility at the time of the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii.-Life:...
married high chiefess Ululani of Hilo and became joint-ruler of Hilo alongside her.
She was the first cousin once removed of Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
. Her husband was the High Chief Kepookalani
Kepookalani
Kepookalani was a High Chief during the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii.Two of his grandchildren would marry, and two of his great-grandchildren would be the last two ruling monarchs of the Kingdom.-Life:Kepookalani was born around 1760...
, first cousin of Kamehameha, and they had two sons. Her sons were Kamanawa II
Kamanawa II
Kamanawa II known as Kamanawa Ōpio or Kamanawa Elua 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...
(ca. 1785–1840) and Kapelakapuokakae.
The House of Kalākaua
House of Kalakaua
The House of Kalākaua, or the Kalākaua Dynasty, was the reigning family of the Kingdom of Hawaii between the assumption of King David Kalākaua to the throne in 1874 and the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in 1893. Liliuokalani died in 1917, leaving only cousins as heirs...
descends from her son Kamanawa. Kamawana II is sometimes called Kamanawa Ōpio (meaning "younger" or "junior" in the Hawaiian language
Hawaiian language
The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language that takes its name from Hawaii, the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed. Hawaiian, along with English, is an official language of the state of Hawaii...
).