Peleioholani facts for kids

Peleʻioholani (died 1770) was an important Hawaiian leader. He was a High Chief, also known as an Aliʻi nui, of both Kauai and Oahu islands. He ruled a large area of the Hawaiian Islands. His power reached from Niihau in the west to Molokai in the east.

Peleʻioholani's Rule

Peleʻioholani's kingdom grew very large during his time as ruler. The Kingdom of Oʻahu stretched from Niihau in the west. It went all the way to the Koʻolau District on Molokai in the east. Even with this large size, his power was sometimes more in name than in actual control.

He was the official king or chief of Kauai and Oahu. He also had control over Molokai. He gained control of Molokaʻi after a conflict. He fought against the Molokaʻi chiefs because of what happened to his daughter, Keʻelaniʻihonuaiakama.

About His Name

Peleʻioholani is sometimes called Peleʻiholani. Early European explorers who visited Hawaii also knew him by a different name. Captain James Cook, a famous explorer, called him Perreeorannee.

His Family

Peleʻioholani's parents were High Chief Kualiʻi and his wife Kalanikahimakeialiʻi. He also had a sister named Kukuiaimakalani.

Peleʻioholani had several children. His son, Kūmahana, was born to his first wife, Halakiʻi. His daughters were Kuwalu, Kalanipoʻo-a-Peleʻioholani, Kaʻapuwai, and Keʻelaniʻihonuaiakama.

Peleʻioholani also had a granddaughter named Queen Kamakahelei. His daughter Kuwalu was the mother of Chief Ahu-a-ʻI.

Peleʻioholani had another wife named Lonokahikini.