Hoolulu
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Hoolulu was a member of the nobility during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii
. He was a trusted advisor to King Kamehameha I
, known as "Kamehameha the Great". He was one of a select few to know the secret resting place of Kamehameha, and his descendants continue the tradition of guarding royal burials. A major cultural site in Hilo, Hawaii is named for him.
He became known as ho'o lulu which means "to be calm", as a ship in a protected harbor, in the Hawaiian language
.
When Kamehameha died in 1819, his last wishes were to have his remains hidden in a secret place so they would not be defiled by the foreign visitors who were already looting other burial sites. Hoolulu and his half-brother Ulumāheihei Hoapili
were the only two trusted with this honor.
He is one of the principal chiefs who met Louis de Freycinet
on his 1819 visit.
Around 1825 Hoolulu married Chiefess Charlotte Halaki Kahepakekapuikaailani Cox (1805–1845) whose father was Englishman Harold Cox and mother was High Chiefess Namahana of Moana.
They had two daughters and two sons.
Son Kaiheekai Hoolulu (1819 or 1826–?) took the Christian name "John Harold" and married Chiefess Namahana III also known as Namahana Kaleleonalani or by a Christian name of Lydia. Namahana III was a grandniece of powerful Queen Kaahumanu. They had a daughter Miriam Auhea Kekāuluohi (1839–1899), named for the Kuhina Nui
(co-regent) at the time, Miriam Auhea Kekāuluohi
. Miriam was mentioned as betrothed to Prince Lunalilo
, but instead would marry American William Isaac, (or Jesse) Crowningburg (who claimed relationship to a Duke of Königsberg
) and then after a divorce and his death, remarry Paul Kamai in 1873.
After Lunalilo's death during his short reign as King, Miriam was considered to have a claim to the throne herself.
She never contested the closer connections to the Kamehameha dynasty by the other contenders: Queen Emma
, Bernice Pauahi, and Ruth Keʻelikōlani
.
Daughter Liliha Kinoole Hoolulu (1827–1855) married American businessman Benjamin Pitman
.
Not much is known of son Mooheau-nui-i-Kaaiawaawa-o-Ulu Hoolulu (1828–1845).
Daughter Kahinu o-Kekuaokalani-i-Lekeleke Hoolulu (1829–after 1853) married William Beckley (1814–1871) son of George Charles Beckley, who is sometimes credited with designing the Flag of Hawaii
. Their son Fredrick William Bekley served as Royal Governor of Kauai in 1880.
. A descendant has lived in it for six generations to continue the tradition of guarding the tombs of Hawaiian royalty.
William John Kaiheekai Maioho was appointed to that position in 1995.
His granddaughter Auhea Kekāuluohi named a valley on the island of Kauai
and stream for him at 22°12′2"N 159°36′31"W. A street is named for him in Honolulu at 21°16′44"N 157°48′42"W.
A large park complex in Hilo at 19°43′9"N 155°4′3"W is named for him. It includes the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Dr. Francis F.C. Wong Stadium, Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale, Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium, and Sparky Kawamoto Swim Stadium.
Hoolulu Park is the location of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival
, named in honor of King Kalākaua
, the great grand-nephew of Hoolulu, and sporting events of the University of Hawaii at Hilo
. The auditorium is named for coach Ung-Soy "Beans" Afook and athlete and promoter Richard "Pablo" Chinen who both died in 1991. The park is the setting of at least one fiction book.
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...
. He was a trusted advisor to King 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...
, known as "Kamehameha the Great". He was one of a select few to know the secret resting place of Kamehameha, and his descendants continue the tradition of guarding royal burials. A major cultural site in Hilo, Hawaii is named for him.
Life
He was born around 1794; his mother was Kahikoloa and his father was one of the "Royal Twins" who supported Kamehameha in his military battles, Kameeiamoku.He became known as ho'o lulu which means "to be calm", as a ship in a protected harbor, 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...
.
When Kamehameha died in 1819, his last wishes were to have his remains hidden in a secret place so they would not be defiled by the foreign visitors who were already looting other burial sites. Hoolulu and his half-brother Ulumāheihei Hoapili
Hoapili
Ulumāheihei Hoapili was a member of the nobility during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He was a trusted military and political advisor to King Kamehameha I, known as "Kamehameha the Great"...
were the only two trusted with this honor.
He is one of the principal chiefs who met Louis de Freycinet
Louis de Freycinet
Louis Claude de Saulces de Freycinet was a French navigator. He circumnavigated the earth, and was one of the first to produce a comprehensive map of the coastline of Australia.-Biography:...
on his 1819 visit.
Around 1825 Hoolulu married Chiefess Charlotte Halaki Kahepakekapuikaailani Cox (1805–1845) whose father was Englishman Harold Cox and mother was High Chiefess Namahana of Moana.
They had two daughters and two sons.
Son Kaiheekai Hoolulu (1819 or 1826–?) took the Christian name "John Harold" and married Chiefess Namahana III also known as Namahana Kaleleonalani or by a Christian name of Lydia. Namahana III was a grandniece of powerful Queen Kaahumanu. They had a daughter Miriam Auhea Kekāuluohi (1839–1899), named for the Kuhina Nui
Kuhina Nui
Kuhina Nui was a powerful office in the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1819 to 1864. It was usually held by a relative of the king and was the rough equivalent of the 19th century European office of Prime Minister or sometimes Regent.- Origin of the office :...
(co-regent) at the time, Miriam Auhea Kekāuluohi
Kaahumanu III
Queen consort Miriam Auhea Kalani Kui Kawakiu o Kekāuluohi Kealiiuhiwaihanau o Kalani Makahonua Ahilapalapa Kai Wikapu o Kaleilei a Kalakua also known as Kaahumanu III , was Kuhina Nui of the Kingdom of Hawaii, a queen consort of both King Kamehameha I and Kamehameha II, and mother of another...
. Miriam was mentioned as betrothed to Prince Lunalilo
Lunalilo
Lunalilo, born William Charles Lunalilo , was king of the Kingdom of Hawaii from January 8, 1873 until February 3, 1874...
, but instead would marry American William Isaac, (or Jesse) Crowningburg (who claimed relationship to a Duke of Königsberg
Königsberg
Königsberg was the capital of East Prussia from the Late Middle Ages until 1945 as well as the northernmost and easternmost German city with 286,666 inhabitants . Due to the multicultural society in and around the city, there are several local names for it...
) and then after a divorce and his death, remarry Paul Kamai in 1873.
After Lunalilo's death during his short reign as King, Miriam was considered to have a claim to the throne herself.
She never contested the closer connections to the Kamehameha dynasty by the other contenders: Queen Emma
Queen Emma of Hawaii
Queen Consort Emma Kalanikaumakaamano Kaleleonālani Naea Rooke of Hawaii was queen consort of King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863. She ran for ruling monarch against King David Kalākaua but was defeated....
, Bernice Pauahi, and Ruth Keʻelikōlani
Keelikolani
Princess Ruth Luka Keanolani Kauanahoahoa Keelikōlani , was a member of the Kamehameha family, the founding dynasty of the Kingdom of Hawaii. She served as Royal Governor of the Island of Hawaii. As primary heir to the Kamehameha family, Ruth became a landholder of what would become the Bernice...
.
Daughter Liliha Kinoole Hoolulu (1827–1855) married American businessman Benjamin Pitman
Benjamin Pitman (Hawaii)
Benjamin Pitman, , was an American businessman who married Hawaiian nobility.-Life:Benjamin Pitman born October 12, 1815 in Salem, Massachusetts....
.
Not much is known of son Mooheau-nui-i-Kaaiawaawa-o-Ulu Hoolulu (1828–1845).
Daughter Kahinu o-Kekuaokalani-i-Lekeleke Hoolulu (1829–after 1853) married William Beckley (1814–1871) son of George Charles Beckley, who is sometimes credited with designing the Flag of Hawaii
Flag of Hawaii
The flag of the state of Hawaii is the official standard symbolizing Hawaii as a U.S. state. The same flag had also previously been used by the kingdom, protectorate, republic, and territory of Hawaii...
. Their son Fredrick William Bekley served as Royal Governor of Kauai in 1880.
Legacy
In 1893, a small caretaker's house called Hale Hoolulu was built at the Royal Mausoleum of HawaiiRoyal Mausoleum of Hawaii
The Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii, known as Mauna Ala in the Hawaiian language, is the final resting place of Hawaii's two prominent royal families: the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalākaua Dynasty.-Description:...
. A descendant has lived in it for six generations to continue the tradition of guarding the tombs of Hawaiian royalty.
William John Kaiheekai Maioho was appointed to that position in 1995.
His granddaughter Auhea Kekāuluohi named a valley on the island of Kauai
Kauai
Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...
and stream for him at 22°12′2"N 159°36′31"W. A street is named for him in Honolulu at 21°16′44"N 157°48′42"W.
A large park complex in Hilo at 19°43′9"N 155°4′3"W is named for him. It includes the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Dr. Francis F.C. Wong Stadium, Sally Kaleohano's Luau Hale, Edith Kanakaole Multi-Purpose Stadium, and Sparky Kawamoto Swim Stadium.
Hoolulu Park is the location of the annual Merrie Monarch Festival
Merrie Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural festival that takes place annually in Hilo, Hawaii. It honors King David Kalākaua, who was called the "Merrie Monarch" for his patronage of the arts. He is credited with restoring many Hawaiian cultural traditions during his reign, including the...
, named in honor of King 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...
, the great grand-nephew of Hoolulu, and sporting events of the University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Hilo
The University of Hawaii at Hilo, UHH, or UH Hilo is one of the ten branches of the University of Hawaii system anchored by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaii...
. The auditorium is named for coach Ung-Soy "Beans" Afook and athlete and promoter Richard "Pablo" Chinen who both died in 1991. The park is the setting of at least one fiction book.