Kamanawa II photograph

Kamanawa II

Kamanawa II Life story


Kamanawa II known as Kamanawa ʻŌpio or Kamanawa ʻElua was a Hawaiian high chief and grandfather of the last two ruling monarchs of the Kingdom of Hawaii, King David Kalākaua and Queen Lydia Makaeha Liliʻuokalani. His family had a good reputation until 1840, when he was convicted of murdering his wife.

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