Alapaʻi
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Alapaʻi (full name: Alapaʻinuiakauaua; also known as Alapaʻi I or Alapaʻi Nui, "Alapaʻi the Great") (died 1754) was a Chief of Hawaiʻi in ancient Hawaii. He was an usurper to the throne, but was considered a good ruler, one who loved the common people, although there is a story that he was responsible for the death of High Chief Keōua.[1] Alapaʻi's title in Hawaiian was Aliʻi.
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Alapaʻi | |
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Chief of Hawaiʻi | |
Died | 1754 |
Wives | Keaka Kamakaʻīmoku Kamaua ʻUmiaemoku |
Issue | Keaweʻōpala Manono I |
Father | Kauaua-a-Mahi |
Mother | Kalanikauleleiaiwi |
Religion | Hawaiian religion |
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