Kaumualii was the last independant ali'i, or ruler, of the islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau before becoming a vassal of King Kamehameha I of Hawai'i in 1810. AliÊ»i refers to the chiefly or noble rank in Hawaiian society. ... Kauai from space (NASA image) Kaua‘i (usually called Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands. ... Ni‘ihau, at 70 sq. ... This article is about the Hawaiian ruler. ... 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 1810 upon the unification... Jump to: navigation, search 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Kaua'i and Ni'ihau had eluded Kamehameha's control since he first tried to add them to his kingdom in 1796, a year after Kaumualii became ali'i nui. At that time the governor of island of Hawaii led a rebellion against Kamehameha, forcing him to return home. He tried again in 1803, but disease ravaged his armies, and Kamehameha called a retreat to heal his men and work on his strategy. Over the next years the king amassed the largest armada Hawai'i had ever seen - foreign-built schooners and massive war canoes, armed with cannon and carrying his vast army. Kaumualii decided to negotiate a peaceful resolution with Kamehameha rather than resort to bloodshed. The move was supported by Kamehameha as well as the people of Kua'i and the foreign sandalwood merchants on the island, whose trade was hurt by the constant feuding. In 1810, Kaumualii became Kamehameha's vassal, and Hawai'i was united under one sovereign for the first time. Kaumualii continued to serve as Kamehameha's governor of Kauai'i. Jump to: navigation, search 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The branches of a young sandalwood tree found in Hawaii Sandalwood is the wood of trees of the genus Santalum. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Kamehameha died in 1819, and the Hawai'ians grew fearful that Kaumualii sever Kaua'i's relationship with the united Hawai'i. Kamehameha's widow Ka'ahumanu, who exerted much political force in kingdom, kidnapped Kaumualii and forced him into marrying her, ensuring the island chain's union remained unbroken during the reigns of Kamehameha's successors. They remained married until his death in 1824. 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Kaumualii was popular both among his people and the foreigners who visited and worked on his islands. Captain George Vancouver, who had given the young king a flock of sheep as a gift, was thanked with a lavish banquet and described his host glowingly. Kaumualii was described as handsome, likeable, and courteous, as well as a capable leader. Jump to: navigation, search Captain George Vancouver George Vancouver (June 22, 1757 – May 12, 1798) was an officer of the Royal Navy, and an explorer best known for his exploration of North America, including the Pacific coast along Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia; he also explored the southwest coast of...