Kalanikauleleiaiwi
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Kalanikauleleiaiwi was a Chiefess on the island of Hawaii
in the late 17th century and early 18th century. She was considered to be the co-ruler of the island of Hawaii with her half-brother Keawe ikekahialiiokamoku, the 21st Alii Aimoku of Hawaii island
. Their shared mother was Keakealani-wahine, the ruling Queen of Hawaii. Their son, Kalanikeeaumoku, was considered the highest rank of Pio and the rightful successor in rank to his father and mother.
Kalanikauleleiaiwi was considered to have higher rank than her half-brother and co-ruler, owing to her paternal descent from the Oahu dynasty of Kakuhihewa
. Her father was their mother's half-brother Kaneikaiwilani, who was the son of Iwikauikaua and Kauakahikuaanaauakane of Oahu. Both her parents shared the father High Chief Iwikauikaua of Oahu (whose symbol was a torch burned at midday, later copied by his descendant King Kalākaua
).
Her family background has been compared to that of Keōpūolani
, with the political power and influence of Kaahumanu. She had four husbands and was the great-grandmother of Kamehameha I
who founded the Kingdom of Hawaii
.
Her first marriage was with Kaulahea II, the Moi of Maui, in her early youth. For unknown reasons, she left him and returned to the island of Hawaii. Their daughter was Kekuiapoiwanui, or Kekuiapoiwa I. Kekuipoiwa I remained on Maui and married her half-brother Kekaulike, founding the Kekaulike Dynasty of Maui which produced many chief politicians and nobles in the early days of the Kingdom of Hawaii
.
On returning to the land of her mother, she married her half-brother, Keawe, to whom she bore a son, Kalanikeeaumoku, and a daughter, Kekelaokalani
.
Her third husband was Kauaua-a-Mahi, son of Mahiolole, the great Kohala chief of the Mahi family. With him she had two sons, Alapainui and Haae-a-Mahi.
Her fourth and last husband was the High Chief Lonoikahaupu, one of the highest ranking chiefs of Kauai
and a fifth generation descendant of Kahakumakapaweo
through Ilihiwalani and Kealohikanakamaikai. With him she had her last children, Keawepoepoe and Kanoena, who were the parents of Kameeiamoku and Kamanawa
; another son of Keawepoepoe (with different mother) was Keeaumoku Pāpaiahiahi
. These three, together with Keawe-a-Heulu
, were the four principal chiefs that assisted Kamehameha I to conquer and consolidate the Hawaiian Islands, and who became his counsellors after the conquest.
Her descendants are among the forefathers of several Hawaiian royal houses:
Hawaii (island)
The Island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island or Hawaii Island , is a volcanic island in the North Pacific Ocean...
in the late 17th century and early 18th century. She was considered to be the co-ruler of the island of Hawaii with her half-brother Keawe ikekahialiiokamoku, the 21st Alii Aimoku of Hawaii island
Alii Aimoku of Hawaii
The following is a list of alii aimoku of Hawaii. "Alii aimoku" refers to the ruler of the island. alii refers to the ruling class of ancient Hawaii...
. Their shared mother was Keakealani-wahine, the ruling Queen of Hawaii. Their son, Kalanikeeaumoku, was considered the highest rank of Pio and the rightful successor in rank to his father and mother.
Kalanikauleleiaiwi was considered to have higher rank than her half-brother and co-ruler, owing to her paternal descent from the Oahu dynasty of Kakuhihewa
Kakuhihewa
Kakuhihewa was the 15th Alii Aimoku of Oahu. He ruled as King or chief of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. He was not only one of the great kings of Oahu, but celebrated throughout the eight islands for all the princely qualities of a highborn chief. The legends of him are somewhat fuller, or have...
. Her father was their mother's half-brother Kaneikaiwilani, who was the son of Iwikauikaua and Kauakahikuaanaauakane of Oahu. Both her parents shared the father High Chief Iwikauikaua of Oahu (whose symbol was a torch burned at midday, later copied by his descendant 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...
).
Her family background has been compared to that of Keōpūolani
Keopuolani
Kalanikauikaalaneo Kai Keōpūolani-Ahu-i-Kekai-Makuahine-a-Kama-Kalani-Kau-i-Kealaneo was a queen consort of Hawaii and the highest ranking wife of King Kamehameha I.-Early life:...
, with the political power and influence of Kaahumanu. She had four husbands and was the great-grandmother 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 founded the 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...
.
Marriages and descendants
Kalanikauleleiaiwi had four husbands and had children by all of them.Her first marriage was with Kaulahea II, the Moi of Maui, in her early youth. For unknown reasons, she left him and returned to the island of Hawaii. Their daughter was Kekuiapoiwanui, or Kekuiapoiwa I. Kekuipoiwa I remained on Maui and married her half-brother Kekaulike, founding the Kekaulike Dynasty of Maui which produced many chief politicians and nobles in the early days of the 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...
.
On returning to the land of her mother, she married her half-brother, Keawe, to whom she bore a son, Kalanikeeaumoku, and a daughter, Kekelaokalani
Kekelaokalani
Kekela-o-kalani or Kekela was a common name among members of the Hawaiian royal family:* Kekelaokalani of Hawaii, daughter of Keaweikekahialiiokamoku and Kalanikauleleiaiwi* Fanny Kekelaokalani Young Lewis Naea...
.
Her third husband was Kauaua-a-Mahi, son of Mahiolole, the great Kohala chief of the Mahi family. With him she had two sons, Alapainui and Haae-a-Mahi.
Her fourth and last husband was the High Chief Lonoikahaupu, one of the highest ranking chiefs of Kauai
Kauai
Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...
and a fifth generation descendant of Kahakumakapaweo
Kahakumakapaweo
Kahakumakapaweo was the 12th Alii Aimoku of Kauai. He ruled as titular King or chief of Kauai. He was born around the year 1530.Kahakumakapaweo was Kuwalupaukamoku's son by his wife Hameawaha'ula. He was contemporary with Piilani of Maui, with Liloa of Hawaii, and with Kukaniloko of Oahu...
through Ilihiwalani and Kealohikanakamaikai. With him she had her last children, Keawepoepoe and Kanoena, who were the parents of Kameeiamoku and Kamanawa
Kamanawa
Kamanawa was a Hawaiian high chief and early supporter of King Kamehameha I, known as one of the royal niau-pio twins with his brother Kameeiamoku...
; another son of Keawepoepoe (with different mother) was Keeaumoku Pāpaiahiahi
Keeaumoku Papaiahiahi
Keeaumoku Pāpaiahiahi was a Hawaiian high chief and the father of Kaahumanu. He was the principal agent in elevating Kamehameha I to the throne of Hawaii and served in a capacity similar to commander in chief or Prime Minister...
. These three, together with Keawe-a-Heulu
Keawe-a-Heulu
Keaweaheulu Kaluaapana was a Hawaiian high chief and maternal great-grandfather of King Kalākaua and Queen Liliuokalani...
, were the four principal chiefs that assisted Kamehameha I to conquer and consolidate the Hawaiian Islands, and who became his counsellors after the conquest.
Her descendants are among the forefathers of several Hawaiian royal houses:
- Kekaulike, through her eldest daughter Kekuiapoiwa I
- House of Keoua Nui, through her son Kalanikeeaumoku and daughter Kekelaokalani I
- House of KalākauaHouse of KalakauaThe House of Kalākaua, or the Kalākaua Dynasty, was the reigning family of the Kingdom of Hawaii between the assumption of King David Kalākaua to the throne in 1874 and the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani in 1893. Liliuokalani died in 1917, leaving only cousins as heirs...
and House of KawananakoaHouse of KawananakoaThe House of Kawānanakoa, or the Kawānanakoa Dynasty in Waiting, are presumptive heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii.-Origins:...
, through her son Keawepoepoe.