Kaʻahumanu
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Kaʻahumanu (March 17, 1768 – June 5, 1832) ("the feathered mantle") was queen consort and acted as regent of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi as Kuhina Nui. She was the favorite wife of King Kamehameha I and also the most politically powerful, and continued to wield considerable power as co-ruler in the kingdom during reigns of his first two successors.
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For other people with similar names, see Kaahumanu (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Queen consort of Hawaii, Tenure ...
Kaʻahumanu [1] | |||||
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Queen consort of Hawaii | |||||
Tenure | 1795–1819 | ||||
Kuhina Nui of the Hawaiian Islands | |||||
Tenure | May 20, 1819 – June 5, 1832 | ||||
Predecessor | Office Established | ||||
Successor | Kaʻahumanu II | ||||
Born | March 17, 1768 Puu Kauiki, Hāna, Maui | ||||
Died | (1832-06-05)June 5, 1832 (aged 64) Mānoa Valley, near Honolulu, Oahu | ||||
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Spouse | Kamehameha I Kaumualiʻi Kealiʻiahonui | ||||
Issue | Kamehameha II (hānai) David Kamehameha (hānai) Keʻelikōlani (hānai) Theresa Owana Kaheiheimālie Rives (hānai) Virginia Kahoa Kaʻahumanu Rives (hānai) | ||||
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House | Kamehameha Kekaulike | ||||
Father | Keʻeaumoku II Pāpaʻiahiahi | ||||
Mother | Nāmāhāna-i-Kaleleokalani |
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