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Kuaiwa

d. 1375

Hawaiian tribal chief

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About Kuaiwa

Kūʻaiwa was a High Chief of Hawaii from 1345 to 1375.

Kūʻaiwa was son of Kalaunuiohua and his wife, Kaheka. Kuaiwa followed his father as sovereign of Hawaii.

Kūʻaiwa had two wives, Kumuleilani and Kamanawa. The former descended from Luaehu; the latter descended from Maweke of the Nanaulu line. Kamanawa's name means "the season". With Kamuleilani, Kuaiwa had three children, Kahoukapu, Hukulani, and Manauea, and with Kamanawa, Kuaiwa had son, ʻEhu, all of whom became heads of aristocratic families.

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Important facts

Died
1375

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kuaiwa?

Hawaiian tribal chief

When did Kuaiwa die?

Kuaiwa died in 1375.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kuaiwa

· Wikidata: Q6440962

· DBpedia: Kūʻaiwa

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