Princess
Bernice
Pauahi
Bishop
Bernice
Pauahi
Bishop
By Ruby Redona
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December is such a favorite month because we celebrate and honor Jesus’ birthday. We think of gifts under the tree, and we enjoy special memories with our 'ohana. Do you know there is a special Hawaiian heroine also born in December?Loading...
This special Hawaiian heroine is Bernice Pauahi Pākī. She was born on December 19, 1831 in Honolulu, Hawai'i at her home.
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Her parents were of royal nobility. Her father was High Chief Abner Pākī who had an important job as a legislature and judge.
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Her mother was Chiefess Laura Kōnia Pākī who was the granddaughter of Kamehameha I.
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Princess Pauahi was the great granddaughter of King Kamehameha I, and the last descendant of the Kamehameha line.