Hewahewa
Hawaiian religious leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hewahewa (c. 1774 – February 16, 1837) was a Hawaiian religious leader who served as kahuna nui (high priest) of King Kamehameha I and his successor Kamehameha II. Hewahewa was a powerful figure in the royal court of Hawaii and played a major role in the abolition of the kapu system, the decline of the native religion of Hawaii, and the introduction of Christianity to the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Born | c. 1774 |
Died | February 16, 1837 Waimea, Oahu |
Nationality | Hawaiian Kingdom |
Occupation | Kahuna Nui (high priest) |
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