Edward A. Kawananakoa
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Edward Abnel Keli'iahonui "Dudie" Kawānanakoa II (1924–1997) was related to the royal family of the Kingdom of Hawaii
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and her first husband, Andrew A. Lambert, in San Francisco, California
. His sisters were Princess Virginia Poomaikelani Kapooloku Kawānanakoa and Princess Esther Kapiolani Kawānanakoa.
He was named after his great-uncle Prince Edward Abnel Keliiahonui who died of scarlet fever
.
His grandfather David Kawānanakoa
(1868–1908) was officially named as heir to Queen Liliuokalani.
Although many in the native Hawaiian community considered him the heir to the throne, he considered himself an American citizen.
As one of several heirs to the estate of his great-grandfather James Campbell, he often donated to community charities.
He graduated from Punahou School
and then left in 1942 for Menlo College
. While in California
, he joined the Army Air Corps
and served as a pilot in World War II
. He rejected an appointment to the United States Military Academy
and instead obtained a degree from the University of Southern California
. In 1946, Kawānanakoa married Lila de Clark Whitaker. In 1960, the couple were divorced. Kawānanakoa married again to Carolyn Branch and had two children of their own. On July 29, 1997, Kawānanakoa died and was survived by his wife, eight children and his two sisters, Poomaikelani Kawananakoa and Kapiolani Marignoli and cousin Abigail Kinoike Kekaulike Kawananakoa.
Kingdom of Hawaii
The Kingdom of Hawaii was established during the years 1795 to 1810 with the subjugation of the smaller independent chiefdoms of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lānai, Kauai and Niihau by the chiefdom of Hawaii into one unified government...
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Life
He was born October 2, 1924 to Abigail KawānanakoaAbigail Kapiolani Kawananakoa
Princess Abigail Helen Kapiolani Kawānanakoa , was the eldest daughter of Prince David Kawānanakoa and Princess Abigail Campbell Kawānanakoa....
and her first husband, Andrew A. Lambert, in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
. His sisters were Princess Virginia Poomaikelani Kapooloku Kawānanakoa and Princess Esther Kapiolani Kawānanakoa.
He was named after his great-uncle Prince Edward Abnel Keliiahonui who died of scarlet fever
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by exotoxin released by Streptococcus pyogenes. Once a major cause of death, it is now effectively treated with antibiotics...
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His grandfather David Kawānanakoa
David Kawananakoa
Prince David Laamea Kahalepouli Kinoiki Kawānanakoa Piikoi , was the patriarch of the House of Kawānanakoa. He was in the line of succession to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii around the time of the kingdom's overthrow.-Life:...
(1868–1908) was officially named as heir to Queen Liliuokalani.
Although many in the native Hawaiian community considered him the heir to the throne, he considered himself an American citizen.
As one of several heirs to the estate of his great-grandfather James Campbell, he often donated to community charities.
He graduated from Punahou School
Punahou School
Punahou School, once known as Oahu College, is a private, co-educational, college preparatory school located in Honolulu CDP, City and County of Honolulu in the U.S. State of Hawaii...
and then left in 1942 for Menlo College
Menlo College
Menlo College, often referred to as Menlo, is a private, four-year baccalaureate college specializing in business located in the Silicon Valley town of Atherton, California.-Campus:...
. While in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, he joined the Army Air Corps
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
and served as a pilot in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He rejected an appointment to the United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy
The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
and instead obtained a degree from the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. In 1946, Kawānanakoa married Lila de Clark Whitaker. In 1960, the couple were divorced. Kawānanakoa married again to Carolyn Branch and had two children of their own. On July 29, 1997, Kawānanakoa died and was survived by his wife, eight children and his two sisters, Poomaikelani Kawananakoa and Kapiolani Marignoli and cousin Abigail Kinoike Kekaulike Kawananakoa.
Children
- Edward J. Kawānanakoa, son
- David Kawānanakoa II, son
- Quentin KawānanakoaQuentin KawananakoaQuentin Kūhiō Kawānanakoa , is the head of the House of Kawānanakoa. His claim to the throne of the lapsed Kingdom of Hawaii was supported by the native Hawaiian community, who refer to him as Prince Kawānanakoa. He is a politician of the State of Hawaii, serving as minority leader in the Hawaii...
, son - Piikoi Kawānanakoa, son
- Regina K. Kawānanakoa, daughter
- Travis Branch, stepson
- Corey Branch, stepson
- Young Branch, stepdaughter