Queen Ka’ahumanu was one of the most important women in Hawaiian history, as well as one of the most powerful queens. With her determination and strong influence, she managed to forever alter the foundations of Hawaii’s kingdom and overthrow the traditional ancient religion. Queen Ka’ahumanu was born on March 17, 1768 in a cave called Pu’u Kauki in Hāna on the island of Maui. Her father was Ke’eaumoku Papa’iahiahi, a fugitive noble from the island of Hawai’i. Her mother was Nāmāhānaikaleleokalani
Kauikeaouli chose March 17th as his birthday after learning about Saint Patrick from an irish friend. The name Kauikeaouli is believed to mean “Placed in Dark Clouds.” His father was Kamehameha the Great, and his mother was Keōpūolani. Both of his parents were very powerful; Keōpūolani was one of the highest ranking aliʻi in the kingdom. Kauikeaouli had two siblings: brother ʻIolani Liholiho
Hawai`i was changed forever after Queen Ka`ahumanu lived from 1768-1832. As a woman in a place where gentlemen took precedence, Ka`ahumanu strived for justice all her life. Her indignant beliefs of the Hawaiian religion that limited her gave her fuel to make change. Jane Silverman, a present-day historian, noted, "There was a hunger in her much deeper; the hunger to control." When she saw the opportunity to be at the top of the kingdom, she seized it without delay. She used her power to influence