1. Keoni Ana, full name John Kalaipaihala Young II, was a politician in the Kingdom of Hawaii, serving as Kuhina Nui of the Hawaiian Islands and Minister of Interior.
10 Facts About Keoni Ana
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Keoni Ana was born on March 12,1810, in Kawaihae, Hawaii.
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Keoni Ana grew up as the favorite companion of Prince Kauikeaouli, who took the throne as King Kamehameha III.
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Keoni Ana aided in communication between native Hawaiian and foreign elements in the community.
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Keoni Ana served on a committee to assist the king and chiefs in defining their rights and interests in the lands within the kingdom.
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Keoni Ana supported Kamehameha III and IV in their attempt to abolish the office.
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Keoni Ana married three times, each time to Hawaiians of noble birth.
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Keoni Ana seemed to love Alapai the most; a portrait of the chiefess can still be seen at the Hanaiakamalama house, but they were childless.
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Keoni Ana adopted his nephew Peter Kaeo, son of his sister Jane.
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Keoni Ana bought Hanaiakamalama in an auction and willed it to his niece Emma Rooke, who became Queen Emma and used at it as her summer palace.