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Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Articles and information about
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop of Hawaii.
Photo Credit: Hawaii State Archives
Born: December 19, 1831
Died: October 16, 1884
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Princess Pauahi was born on December 19, 1831
and her full married name was Princess Bernice
Pauahi Bishop. She was the last descendent
of King Kamehameha I.
At one time she was engaged to King Kamehameha V,
but she ended up marrying businessman Charles
Bishop instead. She is remembered as a philanthropist
who left money to establish the Kamehameha School for
Native Hawaiian children.
Before King Kamehameha V died, he offered the throne to
Princess Pauahi, but she did not accept it.
Princess Pauahi died on October 16, 1884.
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