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Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Beatrice or Bernice Pauahi Bishop (1831-12-19 – 1884-10-16) was a Hawaiian lady, a direct descendant of the royal House of Kamehameha, alii, and philanthropist. She was the great-granddaughter, and became the last surviving descendant of King Kamehameha I. Her estate is the largest private landowner in the state of Hawaii. The revenues from these lands are used to operate the Kamehameha Schools, which were established in 1887 according to her last will and testament.

Born in Honolulu to Alii Paki and princess Alii Konia, Pauahi was raised by kuhina nui (prime minister) Kīnau and was later educated by Protestant missionaries. For the full article, click here.