Bernice Pauahi Bishop Royalty

Bernice Pauahi Bishop (December 19, 1831–October 16, 1884), born Bernice Pauahi Pākī, was a philanthropist and aliʻi. At her death, her estate was the largest private landownership in the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, comprising approximately 9% of Hawaii's total area. The revenues from these lands are used to operate the Kamehameha Schools, which were established in 1887 according to Pauahi's will. Pauahi was married to businessman and philanthropist Charles Reed Bishop.

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Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Alias (AKA)Bernice Pauahi Pākī
Birth dateDecember 19, 1831
Birth place
Hawaii , Honolulu , Oahu , Pākī , Haleakal%C4%81 Estate
Date of deathOctober 16, 1884
Place of death
Hawaii , Honolulu , Oahu , Keōua Hale
Resting place
Hawaii , Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii , Oahu
Parents
Kōnia
Pākī
Spouse

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