Kukohou
Hawaiian high chief
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kukohou (or Kukohoa) was High Chief of the Island of Hawaiʻi in ancient Hawaii. His title was Aliʻi Nui[1] — "Chief of the island". His famous descendant was King Kamehameha I.
| Kukohou | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Hineuki (half-sister) |
| Issue | Kaniuhu |
| Father | Loʻe |
| Mother | Hinamaileliʻi |
| Religion | Hawaiian religion |
A member of the Pili line, Kukohou was son of Loʻe and his wife, Hinamaileliʻi, and he succeeded his great-grandfather Pilikaʻaiea. Wife of Kukohou was his half-sister Hineuki[2] (Hina-keʻuki). Their son was named Kaniuhu, and he ruled after Kukohouʻs death.[3]