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Kaahumanu (c. 1768 – June 5, 1832) (''"the feathered mantle"'') was queen consort and acted as regent of the Kingdom of Hawaii as Kuhina Nui. She was the favorite wife of King Kamehameha I and also the most politically powerful, and continued to wield considerable power as co-ruler in the kingdom during reigns of his first two successors. ==Early life== Kaahumanu was born in a cave called Puu Kauiki in Hāna on the Hawaiian Island of Maui. Her birth is 17 March 1768. The present Kaahumanu Society celebrates the birthday of its namesake on March 17. Her father was Keʻeaumoku Papaʻiahiahi, a fugitive alii (noble) from the island of Hawaii, and her mother was Nāmāhānaikaleleokalani, the wife of her half-brother the late king of Maui, Kamehameha Nui. From her mother she was related to many kings of Maui. From her father, she was the third cousin of Kamehameha I, both sharing the common ancestor, Princess Kalanikauleleiaiwi of the island of Hawaii. She was named after her father’s rival, Kahekilinuiahumanu because it was from him that her father was fleeing at the time. Her siblings include Governor John Adams Kuakini of Hawaii island, Queen Kalākua Kaheiheimālie,and Governor George Keeaumoku II of Maui. Her father became an advisor and friend to Kamehameha I, eventually becoming royal governor of Maui. He arranged for Kaahumanu to marry him when she was thirteen. Kamehameha had numerous wives but Kaahumanu would become a favorite and encouraged his war to unify the islands. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kaʻahumanu」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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