Naihe

Naihe
Royal Orator and Councilor
Naihe and Kalanimoku attending Queen Kamāmalu in a procession during a celebration commemorating the death of Kamehameha I and the ascension of Kamehameha II, 1823.
Born18th century
Kona District, Hawaii
Died(1831-12-29)December 29, 1831
Hanamua, Kaʻawaloa, Kealakekua Bay
Burial
SpouseHigh Chiefess Kapiʻolani
FatherKeaweaheulu
MotherUlulani
ReligionChristianity

Naihe (died 1831) was the chief orator and councilor during the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii. A champion athlete in his youth, he negotiated for peace at several critical times and helped preserve the remains of several ancient leaders.