William Pitt Kalanimoku | |
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Chief Minister of Kingdom of Hawaii | |
Born | c. 1768 Maui |
Died | February 7, 1827 (aged 58–59) Kamakahonu |
Spouse | Kiliwehi Kuwahine Likelike ʻAkahi |
Issue | William Pitt Leleiohoku I |
Father | Kekuamanoha |
Mother | Kamakahukilani |
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William Pitt Kalanimoku or Kalaimoku (c. 1768 – February 7, 1827) was a High Chief who functioned similarly to a prime minister of the Hawaiian Kingdom during the reigns of Kamehameha I, Kamehameha II and the beginning of the reign of Kamehameha III. He was called The Iron Cable of Hawaiʻi because of his abilities.[1]: 2