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Lakona of Oahu

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Spouse(s)
  
Alaʻikauakoko

Grandchild
  
Hākā

Great grandchild
  
Kapikoahaka

Children
  
Kapaealakona

Grandparent
  
Kahokupohakano

Parents
  
Nawele, Kalanimoeikawaikai

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Kapaealakona, Nawele, Hākā, Kahokupohakano

Lakona-a-Nawele (Hawaiian for: "Lakona, son of Nawele"; Hawaiian pronunciation: Lah-koh-nah) was an ancient Hawaiian High Chief of the island of Oahu. He was born c. 1340 on Oʻahu, Hawaii.

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He ruled over Oʻahu as one of the early monarchs of that island, and was a cousin of the Chief Laakona; both were the descendants of Maweke of Tahiti.

Life

Lakona was born c. 1340 on Oʻahu, and he was a son of the High Chief Nawele of Oʻahu, whilst Lakonaʻs mother was called Kalanimoeikawaikai. Lakona was a grandson of Prince Kahokupohakano, son of Elepuukahonua.

After Naweleʻs death, Lakona became a monarch of Oʻahu.

Marriage

At some point in his life, Lakona had married a woman named Alaʻikauakoko, also known as Kanakoko, and their child was a son, Kapaealakona.

Lakona ruled together with his female cousin Maelo, and was succeeded by his son.

References

Lakona of Oahu Wikipedia