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Bennett Nāmākēhā
Hawaiian high chief (c. 1799–1860) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bennett Nāmākēhā-o-kalani (c. 1799–1860) was a Hawaiian high chief, uncle of Queen Emma of Hawaii, and first husband of Queen Kapiolani. His first name is often given as Benjamin, Beneli, or Beniki.
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Bennett Nāmākēhā | |||||
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Born | c. 1799 | ||||
Died | December 27, 1860 (aged 61)[1][2] Pauoa Valley, Honolulu, Oahu | ||||
Burial | December 31, 1860[1] Pohukaina Tomb October 30, 1865 | ||||
Spouse | Halauwai Lydia Piʻia Kapiʻolani | ||||
Issue | Hinau Kahaekalaunu | ||||
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Father | Kamaunu | ||||
Mother | Kukaeleiki |
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