Kamehameha 6

King of Hawaii from 1863 to 1872

This article is about the fifth King of Hawaii.

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For other kings of the same name, see King Kamehameha (disambiguation). For other uses, see Kamehameha (disambiguation).

Kamehameha V (Lota Kapuāiwa Kalanimakua Aliʻiōlani Kalanikupuapaʻīkalaninui;^[2] December 11, 1830 – December 11, 1872^[3]), reigned as the fifth monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi from 1863 to 1872.

His motto was "Onipaʻa": immovable, firm, steadfast, or determined; he is said to have worked diligently for his people and kingdom, being described as the last great traditional chief.^[4]

Early life

He was born and given the name Lot Kapuāiwa December 11, 1830.

His mother was Elizabeth Kīnaʻu and father was Mataio Kekūanaōʻa. His siblings included David Kamehameha, Moses Kekūāiwa, Alexander Liholiho, and Victoria Kamāmalu.^[5] He also was a grandson of Kamehameha I.

Kapu āiwa means mysterious kapu or sacred one protected by