page_title: Kaikioʻewa
hierarchical_section_title: Kaikioʻewa
caption_attribution_description: English: Funeral Procession of Keōpūolani. Explanation of the Engraving representing the Funeral Procession. 1. Foreigners.–2. Missionaries.–3. Favorite attendants of Keopuolani.–4. Corpse; pall-bearers the four queens of Rihoriho and two principal women.–5. The Prince and Princess.–6. The King and Hoapiri.–7. Karaimoku and his brother Boki.–8. King Taumuarii and Kaahumanu.–9. Kuakini and Kalakua.–10. Piia and Wahinepio.–11. Kaikioeva and Keaveamahi.–12. Naihi and Kapiolani..
context_page_description: Kaikioʻewa was a cousin of Kamehameha I and the first governor of Kauai. He was born in Waimea in 1765. He moved to Hilo as a young man where he initially opposed his cousin until after the Battle of Hilo when he and other aliʻi joined Kamehameha. Kamehameha I saved Kaikioʻewa life when he was about to be killed by another chief for stealing his wife. As Governor he was known as an easy target from merchants as he was known for spending a great deal for merchandise. He was married to Keaweamahi. Kaikioʻewa served as the first governor of Kauai from 1825 until his death, when his wife Keaweamahi would serve temporarily.
context_section_description: Kaikioʻewa (c. 1765 - April 10, 1839) was a cousin of Kamehameha I and the first governor of Kauai. He was born in Waimea in 1765. He moved to Hilo as a young man where he initially opposed his cousin until after the Battle of Hilo when he and other aliʻi joined Kamehameha. Kamehameha I saved Kaikioʻewa life when he was about to be killed by another chief for stealing his wife. As Governor he was known as an easy target from merchants as he was known for spending a great deal for merchandise. He was married to Keaweamahi (w). Kaikioʻewa served as the first governor of Kauai from 1825 until his death, when his wife Keaweamahi would serve temporarily.
caption: Kaikioʻewa and his wife Keaweamahi, number 11, at the rear of the funeral procession of Queen Keōpūolani, 1823.
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