Henry Opukahaia
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Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia (c. 1792 – 1818) was one of the first Native Hawaiians to become a Christian, inspiring American Protestant missionaries to come to the islands during the 19th century. He is credited with starting Hawaii's conversion to Christianity. His name was usually spelled Obookiah during his lifetime. His name Henry is sometimes Hawaiianized as Heneri.
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Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia | |
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Born | c. 1793 |
Died | February 17, 1818 |
Burial place | Napoʻopoʻo |
Parent(s) | Keau and Kamohoula |
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