Kalanipauahi

Kalani Pauahi (c.1804–1826) was a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Hawaii in the House of Kamehameha. Pauahi was born circa 1804. Her mother was Keouawahine, daughter of Kauhiwawaeono of Maui by his wife, chiefess Loe-wahine, who in turn was daughter of Kameʻeiamoku. Her father was Pauli Kaʻōleiokū (1767–1818), Kamehameha I's son by his aunt, Kānekapōlei. He was recognized by his father and his son and two daughters were declared Royal Princes and Princesses by their grandfather, including Pauahi and her half-sister Laura Kōnia. The name Pauahi originated in an incident which occurred in her childhood. By an accidental explosion of gunpowder she narrowly escaped being burned to death. Five men were killed in the catastrophe,...