George Luther Kapeau

George Luther Kapeau
Royal Governor of Hawaiʻi
In office
1846–1855
MonarchsKamehameha III
Kamehameha IV
Preceded byWilliam Pitt Leleiohoku I
Succeeded byRuth Keʻelikōlani
Personal details
BornMaui, Hawaii
DiedOctober 1860
NationalityKingdom of Hawaii
SpouseJulia Hoa
ChildrenGeorge, Jr.
OccupationPolitician

George Luther Kapeau (died 1860) was a noble and statesman in the Kingdom of Hawaii who was one of the first generation of native Hawaiians to receive a Western education at the missionary founded Lahainaluna School. Despite his obscure family status, he rose to prominence as an advisor to King Kamehameha III. He served many government posts such Royal Governor of the Island of Hawaiʻi and member of the House of Nobles.


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