John Tamatoa Baker

John Tamatoa Baker
John Tamatoa Baker in Western dress
Governor of Hawaii Island
In office
February 8, 1892 – February 25, 1893
MonarchLiliuokalani
Preceded byUlulani Lewai Baker
Personal details
Born1852
Kailupe, Oahu, Kingdom of Hawaii
DiedSeptember 7, 1921 (aged 68–69)
Pauoa Valley, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
Resting placeHomelani Memorial Park, Hilo
NationalityKingdom of Hawaii
United States
Political partyHawaiian National
SpouseUlulani Lewai Baker
Parent(s)Adam C. Baker
Luka Pruvia
OccupationPolitician, businessman, rancher

John Tamatoa Baker, also given as John Timoteo Baker, (1852 – September 7, 1921) was a Hawaiian politician, businessman, and rancher who served many political posts in the Kingdom of Hawaii, including Governor of the Island of Hawaii from 1892 to 1893. Baker and his brother became the models for the Kamehameha Statues.