Kaloiokalani
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Kaloiokalani, a Hawaiian chiefess of Maui descent, was the only known wife of Prince Kalokuokamaile and therefore the matriarch of the still-surviving House of Kalokuokamaile. Her great-great-great-great-granddaughter, Princess Myrtle Kaloiokalani Kinau Wilcox (d. 1998), was her namesake. Kaloi-o-kalani should not mistaken for Kali-o-kalani, son of Caesar Kapaakea and Anna Keohokalole.
Kaloiokalani was most likely born on the island of Maui
, in the early 18th century. Her parents, whose names are lost to history, were of high rank (Alii) of the districts of Kahikinui and Honuaula. Her father and mother was part of a cadet branch of the Royal Family of Maui since most of Mauian nobility were descendants of younger sons and daughters of the Moi of Maui. Her parents were not ruling district chieftains of the districts of her birth. It could be seen since she did not inherit those districts after their death and after her marriage her husband's land control did not strengthen; although the term court was mentioned as the destination of Kalokuokamaile when he sought Kaloiokalani's heart. According to the account of her great-granddaughter, she was the only child of her family.
Many years passed and news of her beauty reached the neighboring district of Hāna
. There the ruling prince, Kalokuokamaile
, son of Keoua
of Hawaii Island
and Kahikikalaokalani of Hāna, having no wife, sought to make her his own. The young, strong, and athletic prince, set off to visit the neighbouring court'. This suitor was joyfully taken in by her parents and plans for the royal weddings were completed in no time. After the hoao (wedding) had taken place and feasting and dancing ended, Kaloiokalani's husband made provisions to return to his home district of Hāna
. Kaloiokalani was greatly love and a favorite with her people, so the commoners volunteered to get up a great parade to accompany the couple as far as Kipahulu District. According to legend, the throng of procession was so long that it was mistaken for an invasion by an unknown enemy.
The rest of her life settled at the old family homestead of her husband, and affairs ran smoothly for most of their life. The only product of their marriage was a bright little daughter, whom they named Kaohelelani
. During the teenage years of her daughter, Kaloiokalani's husband died. Hearing the news of this, her brother-in-law Kamehameha gathered a retinue of followers and retainers to follow his brother Kealiimaikai to Hāna
. Kealiimaikai heard Kamehameha's request that her daughter, Kaohelelani, should be permitted to reside in his court and that his brother would take charge of her vast land inheritances until her daughter reach adulthood. Kaloiokalani, a weak widow, consented. This is the last mentioned of Kaloiokalani, and her death is unknown.
Kaloiokalani was most likely born on the island of Maui
Maui
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the state of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Lānai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444,...
, in the early 18th century. Her parents, whose names are lost to history, were of high rank (Alii) of the districts of Kahikinui and Honuaula. Her father and mother was part of a cadet branch of the Royal Family of Maui since most of Mauian nobility were descendants of younger sons and daughters of the Moi of Maui. Her parents were not ruling district chieftains of the districts of her birth. It could be seen since she did not inherit those districts after their death and after her marriage her husband's land control did not strengthen; although the term court was mentioned as the destination of Kalokuokamaile when he sought Kaloiokalani's heart. According to the account of her great-granddaughter, she was the only child of her family.
Many years passed and news of her beauty reached the neighboring district of Hāna
Hana
Hana as a given name may have several origins. It is a variant transliteration of Hannah, meaning Grace in Hebrew associated with God feminine which is the Jewish and Christian form, as well as an Arabic female name meaning happiness , a Persian female name meaning a type of flower , and a Kurdish...
. There the ruling prince, Kalokuokamaile
Kalokuokamaile
Kalokuokamaile , was a Hawaiian chief and first-born son of Keoua Kalanikupuapaikalaninui and half-brother of Kamehameha the Great who unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. He was the progenitor of the House of Kalokuokamaile.- Biography :He was born on the island of Maui...
, son of Keoua
Keoua
Keōua Kalanikupuapaikalaninui Ahilapalapa, sometimes called Keōua Nui , was an Ancient Hawaiian noble and the father of Kamehameha I, the first King of united Hawaii...
of Hawaii Island
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
and Kahikikalaokalani of Hāna, having no wife, sought to make her his own. The young, strong, and athletic prince, set off to visit the neighbouring court'. This suitor was joyfully taken in by her parents and plans for the royal weddings were completed in no time. After the hoao (wedding) had taken place and feasting and dancing ended, Kaloiokalani's husband made provisions to return to his home district of Hāna
Hana
Hana as a given name may have several origins. It is a variant transliteration of Hannah, meaning Grace in Hebrew associated with God feminine which is the Jewish and Christian form, as well as an Arabic female name meaning happiness , a Persian female name meaning a type of flower , and a Kurdish...
. Kaloiokalani was greatly love and a favorite with her people, so the commoners volunteered to get up a great parade to accompany the couple as far as Kipahulu District. According to legend, the throng of procession was so long that it was mistaken for an invasion by an unknown enemy.
The rest of her life settled at the old family homestead of her husband, and affairs ran smoothly for most of their life. The only product of their marriage was a bright little daughter, whom they named Kaohelelani
Kaohelelani
-Life:She was born in the District of Hāna on the island of Maui in the mid to late 18th century. Her mother was High Chiefess Kaloiokalani of the royal family of Kahikinui and Honuaula...
. During the teenage years of her daughter, Kaloiokalani's husband died. Hearing the news of this, her brother-in-law Kamehameha gathered a retinue of followers and retainers to follow his brother Kealiimaikai to Hāna
Hana
Hana as a given name may have several origins. It is a variant transliteration of Hannah, meaning Grace in Hebrew associated with God feminine which is the Jewish and Christian form, as well as an Arabic female name meaning happiness , a Persian female name meaning a type of flower , and a Kurdish...
. Kealiimaikai heard Kamehameha's request that her daughter, Kaohelelani, should be permitted to reside in his court and that his brother would take charge of her vast land inheritances until her daughter reach adulthood. Kaloiokalani, a weak widow, consented. This is the last mentioned of Kaloiokalani, and her death is unknown.