Bernice Pauahi Bishop
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1831 – 1884
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Who was Bernice Pauahi Bishop?
Bernice Pauahi Bishop, born Bernice Pauahi Pākī, was a philanthropist and aliʻi. Her estate was the largest private landowner in the state of Hawaiʻi, 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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- Born
- Dec 19, 1831
Honolulu - Parents
- Spouses
- Charles Reed Bishop
(1850/06/04 - )
- Charles Reed Bishop
- Education
- Royal School
- Died
- Oct 16, 1884
Keōua Hale - Resting place
- Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
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on July 23, 2013
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