Kamehameha I portrait

Kamehameha I portrait

Monarchy
Government
Hawaii

This source is a portrait of king Kamehameha the Great who reigned Hawaii from 1782 to 1819. By 1810 Kamehameha was the first king to rule all the Hawaiian islands and unite the archipelago. Kamehameha upheld religion and tradition with the threat of new western influences at the beginning of the 19th century. The king used and made alliances with westerners in order to maintain and extend his power in the region. He was the last ruler to adhere to the Kapu system, a Hawaiian code of conduct which was a universal way of life. He developed the mamalahoe kanawai, which was a law which looked to protect the defenseless. Kamehameha the Great was so influential that he is now celebrated yearly with June 11th being a public holiday in Hawaii in his honour.

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Valley Isle excursions

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19th century

Robert Saunders

Valley Isle excursions, https://www.tourmaui.com/
https://www.tourmaui.com/kamehameha-the-great

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Visual - (oil) painting

19th century Hawaii