Bernice Pauahi Bishop
1831–1884 (age 53)
Hawaiian princess and philanthropist
Biography
Bernice Pauahi Bishop was a Hawaiian princess and one of the most significant philanthropists in Hawaiian history. Born in 1831 to the royal family, she devoted her life to the welfare and education of Hawaiian children, leaving a legacy that continues to benefit generations.
As a princess and philanthropist, Bishop used her position and resources to establish educational institutions and support Hawaiian communities. Her contributions to Hawaiian society were so substantial that she remains honored in the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii, alongside other members of the royal family.