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Abigail Kawananakoa is the name of two members of the Hawaiian royal family, mother and daughter, both members of the House of Kawananakoa. House of Kawananakoa matriarch, Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, socializes with Edward Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom. ...



Abigail Wahiikaahuula Campbell Kawananakoa (January 1, 1882 - July 3, 1945), was a politician and Princess of Hawai'i by virtue of her marriage to Prince David Laamea Kahalepouli Kawananakoa Piikoi. Prince David became one of the heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai'i upon the death of Princess Victoria Kaiulani. Prince David unfortunately died of pneumonia in 1908. Princess Abigail was the daughter of James Campbell, one of the wealthiest industrialists in the Territory of Hawai'i. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Prince David Kawananakoa was the patriarch of the present-day House of Kawananakoa, heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii. ... Princess Victoria Ka‘iulani, a member of the Kalākaua Dynasty, was in line to become Queen of Hawai‘i when her kingdom was overthrown by local American businessmen with the aid of the United States Marine Corps The Kingdom of Hawai‘i was established in [[e Big Island of... Princess Kaiulani, a member of the Kalakāua Dynasty and descendant of the Kamehameha Dynasty, was in line to become Queen of Hawai‘i when her kingdom was overthrown. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... On August 12, 1898, the flag of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i over ‘Iolani Palace was lowered to raise the United States flag to signify annexation. ...


Upon the death of her brother-in-law, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole in 1922, Princess Abigail effectively became the leader of all native Hawaiians and took an active part in Hawai'i politics as her subjects' advocate. She also assumed the role of heir to the throne as native Hawaiians continued to pray for the return of their sovereignty. Unlike her husband, Princess Abigail was a devout Republican and worked to develop its platforms and pursue its ideals. In 1924 she became the Republican national committeewoman for Hawai'i and served in that capacity for twelve years. Her prominence on the national Republican stage made Princess Abigail a role model for women in Hawai'i. Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole is memorialized by streets, beaches, plazas and a federal building named in his honor. ... 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... In April of 1990, Daniel K. Akaka became the first native Hawaiian and Chinese American to serve in the United States Congress as a Senator from the State of Hawaii. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... 1924 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...


Princess Abigail Kawananakoa socializing with Edward Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom.
Princess Abigail Kawananakoa socializing with Edward Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom.

Abigail Helen Kapiolani Kawananakoa (March 14, 1903 - April 8, 1961), was the eldest daughter of Abigail Kawananakoa (above) born during her marriage with Prince David Kawananakoa, but whom her putative father Prince David declared not to be his child. According to some (who do not recognize father's declaration legally significant) she became the head of the House of Kawananakoa upon the death of her younger brother Edward David Kalakaua Kawananakoa on May 20, 1953. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in Leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... House of Kawananakoa matriarch, Princess Abigail Kawananakoa, socializes with Edward Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ...


The younger Princess Abigail married twice: to Andrew Anderson Lambert in 1922, and later to Harry Montague Field. She had three children: son Edward A. Kawananakoa, and daughters Virginia Po'omaikelani Kawananakoa (1926-1998) and Ester Kapiolani Kawananakoa Marignoli (1928-1995). 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Prince Edward A. Kawananakoa was the patriarch of the present-day House of Kawananakoa, heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii. ...


Upon her death on April 8, 1961, her eldest son Edward A. Kawananakoa became the most senior native Hawaiian and heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Prince Edward A. Kawananakoa was the patriarch of the present-day House of Kawananakoa, heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii. ...


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Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News (620 words)
Kawananakoa, president of the Friends of Iolani Palace since 1971, could not be reached yesterday to discuss her background or the recent resignation of longtime palace curator Jim Bartels.
Kawananakoa is the great-grandniece of King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani, and the granddaughter of Prince David Kawananakoa and Abigail W. Campbell, according to news stories.
As a girl, Kawananakoa was legally adopted by her maternal grandmother, Abigail W. Campbell.
The Forbes Cave Issue (1518 words)
Abigail Kawananakoa, who for years has avoided the public spotlight, recently spoke to The Advertiser about why her group, Na Lei Alii Kawananakoa, and the Royal Hawaiian Academy of Traditional Arts are suing for the return of the objects to Bishop Museum.
Kawananakoa, whose grandmother was Princess Abigail Kawananakoa and whose mother founded the Friends of 'Iolani Palace, said she was adopted by her grandmother and grew up learning to appreciate Hawaiian culture and to understand the importance of preserving physical links to the past.
Kawananakoa and Rose said they believe that the Forbes expedition did not set out for financial gain but rather to help preserve a culture at a time when Hawaiians were seeing a dramatic drop in their population.
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