Kaumualiʻi
Aliʻi ʻAimoku of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaumualiʻi (c. 1778–May 26, 1824) was the last independent aliʻi nui (supreme ruler of the island) of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau before becoming a vassal of Kamehameha I within the unified Kingdom of Hawaiʻi in 1810. He was the 23rd high chief of Kauaʻi and reigned during 1794–1810.
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Kaumualiʻi | |
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Aliʻi ʻAimoku of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau | |
Born | c. 1778 Holoholokū Heiau, Wailua, Kauaʻi |
Died | (1824-05-26)May 26, 1824 (aged 46) Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaiʻi |
Burial | May 30, 1824 |
Spouse | Kawalu Kaʻapuwai Kapuaʻamohu Naluahi Kekaihaʻakūlou Kaʻahumanu |
Issue | Humehume Kealiʻiahonui Kinoiki Kekaulike |
Father | Kāʻeokūlani |
Mother | Kamakahelei |
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Although he was sometimes known as George Kaumualiʻi, he should not be confused with his son, who is more commonly known by that name.
In Hanamāʻulu, the King Kaumuali'i Elementary School is named after Kauai's last reigning chief.