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Benjamin Nāmākēhā

1799 – 1860

Hawaiian high Chief, uncle of Queen Emma of Hawaii, and first husband of Queen Kapiolani

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Lived 1799 – 1860 (aged 60–61). Benjamin Nāmākēhā was a politician.

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Important facts

Born
1799
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Kingdom of Hawaiʻi
Also known as
Bennett Nāmākēhā-o-kalani

Family & relationships

Spouse
Queen Kapiolani

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Benjamin Nāmākēhā's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Benjamin Nāmākēhā?

Hawaiian high Chief, uncle of Queen Emma of Hawaii, and first husband of Queen Kapiolani

When was Benjamin Nāmākēhā born?

Benjamin Nāmākēhā was born in 1799.

When did Benjamin Nāmākēhā die?

Benjamin Nāmākēhā died on 27 December 1860 in Pauoa.

What was Benjamin Nāmākēhā's occupation?

Benjamin Nāmākēhā was a politician.

What nationality was Benjamin Nāmākēhā?

Benjamin Nāmākēhā's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Hawaiʻi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Nāmākēhā

· Wikidata: Q4889069

· DBpedia: Bennett Nāmākēhā

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