Hiram Kahanawai

Hiram Kahanawai
Personal details
BornSeptember 1837
Luaʻehu, Lahaina, Maui, Kingdom of Hawaii
DiedAugust 7, 1874 (aged 36)
Honolulu, Oʻahu, Kingdom of Hawaiʻi
Resting placeOʻahu Cemetery
SpousePoʻomaikelani
Military service
AllegianceKingdom of Hawaiʻi
Branch/serviceHawaiian Army
RankCaptain
UnitHousehold Troops
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Hiram Kahanawai, also known as Hairama Kahanawai, (September 1837 – August 7, 1874) was a member of the Hawaiian nobility who served as a retainer and household steward of King Kamehameha IV and his widow Queen Emma of Hawaiʻi. He married the future Princess Poʻomaikelani, and they joined the court of King Kalākaua after he won the royal election of 1874 against Queen Emma.

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