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Kamehameha I
Uniting the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom.
Battle of Nuʻuanu · Island unification
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Kohala, Hawaii
- Died
- May 1819
More people
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I was a Hawaiian ruler who established a unified kingdom through warfare, alliances and negotiation.
Early life
Chiefly family
Was born into a high-ranking family on Hawaii Island.
Formation
Developed his position amid rival chiefly lines and changing foreign contact.
Career
- 1780s
Regional power
Consolidated control over parts of Hawaii Island.
- 1790s
Conquest
Extended his rule to other major islands.
- 1810–1819
Unified kingdom
Secured Kauai’s submission through agreement and governed the kingdom.
Rule & legacy
Battle of Nuʻuanu
Secured control of Oahu.
Island unification
Kauai’s ruler accepted his authority.
Law of the Splintered Paddle
Is remembered for a principle protecting noncombatants.
Historical context
Foreign relations
Used foreign advisers and weapons while asserting Hawaiian authority.
Legacy
Founded the dynasty that governed the kingdom after him.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Louis Choris. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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