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Painted portrait of Kamehameha
Kamehameha

Kamehameha was one of the most important figures in Hawaiian history.

Etched portrait of John Young
John Young

In 1790, a 46-year-old British sailor from Liverpool, England, named John Young, became stranded on Hawai‘i Island.

Painting of Isaac Davis and other people aboard Fair American ship
Isaac Davis

Isaac Davis became one of the trusted advisors of Kamehameha the Great.

Portrait of Liholiho
Liholiho

Like his famous father Kamehameha, Liholiho became an agent of change for the Hawaiian people.

Photographic portrait of Queen Emma
Queen Emma

Born at Pelekane, below Puʻukoholā Heiau, Emma was the granddaughter of John Young.

Last updated: July 2, 2025

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