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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
Their rule began in 1531 CE when [[King Makoa the Great]] led a campaign to unite the tribes of [[Kalea Confederation|Kalea]]. After a series of battles that ended in 1531, all inhabited islands were subjugated under his rule. He established the House of Makoa, a dynasty that ruled the [[Kingdom of Mokupuni]] until 1774 after its illegal dissolution. The House of Makoa | Their rule began in 1531 CE when [[King Makoa the Great]] led a campaign to unite the tribes of [[Kalea Confederation|Kalea]]. After a series of battles that ended in 1531, all inhabited islands were subjugated under his rule. He established the House of Makoa, a dynasty that ruled the [[Kingdom of Mokupuni]] until 1774 after its illegal dissolution. The House of Makoa reigned over Kalea for over two hundred years until the death of [[King Makani]] in November 1774 CE. | ||
==List of Sovereigns== | ==List of Sovereigns== | ||
The following is a list of the sovereigns of the [[House of Makoa]]. Dates designate the years of their reign. | The following is a list of the sovereigns of the [[House of Makoa]]. Dates designate the years of their reign. | ||
* King Makoa the Great (b. 1509 CE, d. 1560 CE) | * King Makoa the Great (b. 1509 CE, d. 1560 CE) | ||
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Reigned from 1531 CE - 1560 CE | Reigned from 1531 CE - 1560 CE | ||
* King Kahiau I (b. 1545 CE, d. 1594 CE) | * King Kahiau I (b. 1545 CE, d. 1594 CE) | ||
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==Royal Titles== | ==Royal Titles== | ||
The royal titles for the sovereign of the [[House of Makoa]] (before November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Mōʻī/Moiwahine (King/Queen) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa. The royal titles for the sovereign of the [[House of Makoa]] (after November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Hoʻoilina Mōʻī/Hoʻoilina Mōʻī Wahine (Crown Prince/Princess) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa. | The royal titles for the sovereign of the [[House of Makoa]] (before November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Mōʻī/Moiwahine (King/Queen) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa. The royal titles for the sovereign of the [[House of Makoa]] (after November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Hoʻoilina Mōʻī/Hoʻoilina Mōʻī Wahine (Crown Prince/Princess) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa. | ||
==Tragedy of 1925== | |||
On 23 September 1925 and 19 October 1925, tragedy struck the House of Makoa with the deaths of ten members of the [[Kalea Confederation|Kalean]] royal family. On the evening of 23 September 1925, the Princes [[Prince Iwana|Iwana]] (age 28), [[Prince Alaneo|Alaneo]] (age 26), [[Prince Kaipoʻi|Kaipoʻi]] (age 25), and [[Prince Heleuma|Heleuma]] (age 23), while in attendance with their wives at a high society function in [[Heiau]], all lost their lives. The building they were in suddenly caught fire, and due to faulty construction the fire quickly spread, cutting off their route of escape. Unable to leave, they ultimately succumbed when the building collapsed an hour later after firefighters were unable to contain the blaze. This was later compounded on 19 October 1925 during a similar event where [[Prince Kahekaʻalohi]] and his wife lost their lives in another building fire when it partially collapsed. The loss of [[Prince Iwana]], being the heir to the House of Makoa, meant that the youngest daughter of [[Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena]], [[Princess Kinoiki]], would become next in line to lead the royal family. Including the members of the royal family, a total of 103 [[Kalea Confederation|Kaleans]] lost their lives on 23 September 1925, and a total of 42 on 19 October 1925, the two deadliest fires in [[Kalea Confederation|Kalean]] history. | |||
* '''23 September 1925''' | |||
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Prince Alaneo.jpg|Prince Alaneo & his wife Princess Kauanoe | |||
Prince Kaipoʻi.jpg| Prince Kaipoʻi & his wife Princess Māhealani | |||
Prince Heleuma.jpg|Prince Heleuma & his wife Princess Hanaaloha | |||
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* '''19 October 1925''' | |||
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Prince Kahekaʻalohi.png|Prince Kahekaʻalohi & his wife Princess Meleana, the only surviving photo of the two of them. | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 18 May 2023
The House of Makoa was the royal family of the Kingdom of Mokupuni.
Origins
Their rule began in 1531 CE when King Makoa the Great led a campaign to unite the tribes of Kalea. After a series of battles that ended in 1531, all inhabited islands were subjugated under his rule. He established the House of Makoa, a dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mokupuni until 1774 after its illegal dissolution. The House of Makoa reigned over Kalea for over two hundred years until the death of King Makani in November 1774 CE.
List of Sovereigns
The following is a list of the sovereigns of the House of Makoa. Dates designate the years of their reign.
- King Makoa the Great (b. 1509 CE, d. 1560 CE)
Reigned from 1531 CE - 1560 CE
- King Kahiau I (b. 1545 CE, d. 1594 CE)
Reigned from 1560 CE - 1594 CE
- King Makoa II (b. 1570 CE, d. 1612 CE)
Reigned from 1594 CE - 1612 CE
- King Nahoa (b. 1595 CE, d. 1632 CE)
Reigned from 1612 CE - 1632 CE
- King Uʻilani (b. 1616 CE, d. 1670 CE)
Reigned from 1632 CE - 1670 CE
- King Kahiau II (b. 1640 CE, d. 1698 CE)
Reigned from 1670 CE - 1698 CE
- King Nālani (b. 1684 CE, d. 1711 CE)
Reigned from 1698 CE - 1711 CE
- Queen Kalei (b. 1680 CE, d. 1723 CE)
Reigned from 1711 CE - 1723 CE
- King Mokoa III (b. 1696 CE, d. 1729 CE)
Reigned from 1723 CE - 1729 CE
- Queen Keahi (b. 1713 CE, d. 1756 CE)
Reigned from 1729 CE - 1756 CE
- King Makani (b. 1730 CE, d. 1774 CE)
Reigned from 1756 CE - 1774 CE
- Princess Kinoiki (b. 1765, d. 1851 CE)
- Prince Lunalilo (b. 1798 CE, d. 1863 CE)
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- Prince Kūhiō (b. 1849 CE, d. 1926 CE)
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- Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena (b. 1869 CE, d. 1967 CE)
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- Princess Kinoiki (b. 1905 CE, d. 1988 CE)
- Prince Ululani I (b. 1938 CE, d. 2002 CE)
- Prince Ululani II (b. 1966 CE, d. 2022 CE)
Royal Titles
The royal titles for the sovereign of the House of Makoa (before November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Mōʻī/Moiwahine (King/Queen) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa. The royal titles for the sovereign of the House of Makoa (after November 1774 CE) are, in order of importance: Hoʻoilina Mōʻī/Hoʻoilina Mōʻī Wahine (Crown Prince/Princess) of Mokupuni, Kuke/Kukeke (Duke/Duchess) of Hoʻolua, ʻĀkau, and Hema, Kauna/Kaunakeke (Count/Countess) of Niʻihau, Mōʻī/Moiwahine (Sovereign) of the House of Makoa.
Tragedy of 1925
On 23 September 1925 and 19 October 1925, tragedy struck the House of Makoa with the deaths of ten members of the Kalean royal family. On the evening of 23 September 1925, the Princes Iwana (age 28), Alaneo (age 26), Kaipoʻi (age 25), and Heleuma (age 23), while in attendance with their wives at a high society function in Heiau, all lost their lives. The building they were in suddenly caught fire, and due to faulty construction the fire quickly spread, cutting off their route of escape. Unable to leave, they ultimately succumbed when the building collapsed an hour later after firefighters were unable to contain the blaze. This was later compounded on 19 October 1925 during a similar event where Prince Kahekaʻalohi and his wife lost their lives in another building fire when it partially collapsed. The loss of Prince Iwana, being the heir to the House of Makoa, meant that the youngest daughter of Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena, Princess Kinoiki, would become next in line to lead the royal family. Including the members of the royal family, a total of 103 Kaleans lost their lives on 23 September 1925, and a total of 42 on 19 October 1925, the two deadliest fires in Kalean history.
- 23 September 1925
Building still ablaze after collapse.
Prince Iwana & his wife Princess Kahauolupea
Prince Alaneo & his wife Princess Kauanoe
Prince Kaipoʻi & his wife Princess Māhealani
Prince Heleuma & his wife Princess Hanaaloha
- 19 October 1925
Building still ablaze after partial collapse.
Prince Kahekaʻalohi & his wife Princess Meleana, the only surviving photo of the two of them.
