Kaumualiʻi

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.

Kaumualiʻi
Aliʻi ʻAimoku of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Kaumualiʻi and Kaʻahumanu, number 8, in the funeral procession of Queen Keōpūolani, 1823.
Bornc. 1778
Holoholokū Heiau, Wailua
Died(1824-05-26)May 26, 1824 (aged 46)
Honolulu
BurialMay 30, 1824
Halekamani (until c. 1837)
Mokuʻula (until c. 1884)
Waiola Church, Maui
SpouseKawalu
Kaʻapuwai Kapuaʻamohu
Naluahi
Kekaihaʻakūlou
Kaʻahumanu
IssueHumehume
Kealiʻiahonui
Kinoiki Kekaulike
FatherKāʻeokūlani
MotherKamakahelei

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 Hanama'ulu, the King Kaumuali'i Elementary School is named after Kauai's last reigning chief.

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