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Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani’s Birthday

February 9

Photo: Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani’s

February 9, 1826 – Luka (Ruth) Keanolani Kanāhoahoa Keʻelikōlani was born at Pohukaina near ʻIolani Palace to Ke Aliʻi Kalani Pauahi and Mataio Kekūanaōʻa, governor of Oʻahu. Her birth date is not certain, but it is said she celebrated it on February 9. Keʻelikōlani, meaning leaf bud of heaven, was hānai ʻia by Kaʻahumanu. As one of the primary heirs to the Kamehameha family, she was the largest landowner in Hawaiʻi. Her estate passed to her cousin Bernice Pauahi Bishop, and these lands become the bulk of the endowment for Kamehameha Schools.

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