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Boki

Hawaiian high chief and merchant

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Born: 18th century
Died: 1820s
Birthplace: Hawaii
Place of death: Samoa
Citizenship: Kingdom of Hawaiʻi
Occupation: politician
Positions held: Governor of Oahu
Spouse: Kuini Liliha
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Boki was a High Chief in the ancient Hawaiian tradition and served the Kingdom of Hawaii as royal governor of the island of Oahu. Boki ran a mercantile and shipping business and encouraged the Hawaiians to gather sandalwood for trade.

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Sex or gender: male

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