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Peaceful Surrender in Honolulu

When: April 1810
Where: Honolulu
Part of: Kaumualii receives assurance of the continued independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii

Kaumualii negotiated a peaceful surrender with Kamehameha I in Honolulu, acknowledging him as supreme ruler.

In April 1810, Kaumualii met Kamehameha in Honolulu. The negotiation resulted in a peaceful surrender, acknowledging Kamehameha as supreme ruler. Kauaʻi became a tributary domain, but Kaumualii retained power to govern the island.

Sources

Kaumualiʻi Wikipedia, revision of 2025-08-18
Kamehameha I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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