Piliwale
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Piliwale was the 10th Alii Aimoku of Oahu
. He reigned as the titular chieftain or King of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time.
He was born to Kalona-iki, 9th Alii Aimoku of Oahu
, and his wife Kikinui-a-Ewa, who belonged to the great family of Ewauli-a-Laakona, the great grandson of Maweke
. He had two brothers Lo-Lale and Kamleamaka. He succeeded his father as the Moi of Oahu. Of his reign no legends remain, and it may be presumed that the country enjoyed the same tranquility and good fortune which had attended the reigns of his father and grandfather. His brother Lo Lale
was considered a Lo-Alii (Prince of Royal Blood), hence his name, but Piliwale and his descendant were not. This was most likely because Piliwale chose to take the kingship instead living away from the rest of the world in the mountains of Oahu.
. Kohipalaoa married Kaholi-a-Lale, her cousin, and son of Lo-Lale and Keleanohoanaapiapi
. His eldest daughter, Kukaniloko
, succeed him as Moi of Oahu after his death. He chose his daughter rather than his brother's children because he did not want to let the position fall to a male of junior lineage. After Oahu, other islands accepted the practice of appointing female chiefs of high birth to rule.
Alii Aimoku of Oahu
The Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Oahu, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea. Nanaulu, a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea was the ancestor of Kumuhonua, 1st known King of Oahu,...
. He reigned as the titular chieftain or King of the island of Oahu and all its territories it claimed at the time.
He was born to Kalona-iki, 9th Alii Aimoku of Oahu
Alii Aimoku of Oahu
The Alii Aimoku was the sovereign king or queen of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of island Oahu, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claim descent from Wakea. Nanaulu, a fourteenth generation descendant of Wakea was the ancestor of Kumuhonua, 1st known King of Oahu,...
, and his wife Kikinui-a-Ewa, who belonged to the great family of Ewauli-a-Laakona, the great grandson of Maweke
Maweke
Maweke was a northern Hawaiian king. He was of the Nanaulu line being lineal descendent of Nanaulu, the brother of Ulu, from whom the southern chiefs claim their descent. The northern chiefs of Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau descent from Maweke and Nanaulu...
. He had two brothers Lo-Lale and Kamleamaka. He succeeded his father as the Moi of Oahu. Of his reign no legends remain, and it may be presumed that the country enjoyed the same tranquility and good fortune which had attended the reigns of his father and grandfather. His brother Lo Lale
Lo Lale
Lo-Lale was a Hawaiian Prince of the island of Oahu, being the son of King Kalona-iki, the brother of King Piliwale, and the uncle of Queen Kukaniloko. Lo-Lale was not the Moi himself, nor did he ever become Moi. His status was a district prince simialar to a feudal lord...
was considered a Lo-Alii (Prince of Royal Blood), hence his name, but Piliwale and his descendant were not. This was most likely because Piliwale chose to take the kingship instead living away from the rest of the world in the mountains of Oahu.
Marriage
His wife was the High Chiefess Paakanilea, but whose descent is now not known. They had two daughters one named Kukaniloko and another named KohipalaoaKohipalaoa
Kohipalaoa was the Princess of Oahu; also known as Kohepalaoa. She was born the second daughter of her father Piliwale, King of Oahu and mother Queen Paakanilea. Her elder sister was the Princess Kukaniloko, later Queen Regnant of Oahu. Nothing is remembered about Kohipalaoa, except that she...
. Kohipalaoa married Kaholi-a-Lale, her cousin, and son of Lo-Lale and Keleanohoanaapiapi
Keleanohoanaapiapi
Keleanohoanaapiapi was Hawaiian chiefess being the beautiful but capricious sister of Kawaokaohele, king of Maui. Many version of the legend of this surf riding Mauian princesses has been told. She was named Kelea, surnamed Nohoanaapiapi . Her name is sometimes given as Keleanuinohoanaapiapi...
. His eldest daughter, Kukaniloko
Kukaniloko
Kūkaniloko was the 11th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. She reign as the titluar chieftain or Queen of the island of Oahu and all its territories it may of claim at the time. She was Oahu's first queen regnant and of all eight islands...
, succeed him as Moi of Oahu after his death. He chose his daughter rather than his brother's children because he did not want to let the position fall to a male of junior lineage. After Oahu, other islands accepted the practice of appointing female chiefs of high birth to rule.