Keohohiwa
Encyclopedia
Keohohiwa was a Hawaiian chiefess during the formation of the Kingdom of Hawaii
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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, was the 7th 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 Kameeiamoku, one of the royal twins. She had one son Aikanaka from her husband. Through her son she was great-grandmother of King Kalākaua
and Queen Liliuokalani.
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
Keohohiwa was born about 1775.Her father was Keawe-a-Heulu
Keawe-a-Heulu
Keaweaheulu Kaluaapana was a Hawaiian high chief and maternal great-grandfather of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliuokalani...
, the chief warrior and councillor 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...
, who assisted him to overthrow his cousin Kiwalao and unite the eight separate islands of Hawaii into one Kingdom of Hawaii
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...
. Her mother was Ululani, was the 7th alii of Hilo and the most celebrated poet of her days. Her brother was Naihe
Naihe
Naihe was the chief orator and councilor during the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A champion athlete in his youth, he negotiated for peace at several critical times, and helped preserve the remains of several ancient leaders.-Early life:...
the councillor and chief orator of Kamehameha I and husband of Chiefess Kapiolani
Chiefess Kapiolani
High Chiefess Kapiolani was an important member of the Hawaiian nobility at the time of the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the arrival of Christian missionaries...
(c. 1781–1841) who helped Christian missionaries by renouncing the goddess Pele.
Keohohiwa married 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...
, son of Kameeiamoku, one of the royal twins. She had one son Aikanaka from her husband. Through her son she was great-grandmother 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...
and Queen Liliuokalani.