Kapaealakona facts for kids

Kapae-a-Lakona was an important leader in ancient Hawaii. He was known as the High Chief of Oahu, one of the main islands. His name is sometimes spelled Kapea-a-Lakona.

Kapae-a-Lakona: A Chief of Ancient Hawaii

Kapae-a-Lakona lived a long time ago in Hawaii. As a High Chief, he was a powerful ruler. He was in charge of the island of Oʻahu. Chiefs in ancient Hawaii were like kings or governors. They made important decisions for their people.

His Family and Legacy

Kapae-a-Lakona was the son of High Chief Lakona of Oʻahu. His mother was Chiefess Alaʻikauakoko. Her parents were a man named Pokai and his wife Hineuki.

When his father, Lakona, passed away, Kapae-a-Lakona became the new Chief of Oʻahu. He married a woman named Wehina. We don't know much about Wehina's parents today. Kapae and Wehina had one child who is known to us: their son, Chief Haka of Oahu. Haka later became a chief himself, continuing the family's leadership.