Julia Alapai

1814–1849 (age 35)

Nobility

Photograph of Julia Alapai

Biography

Julia Alapai belonged to the nobility of the Hawaiian Kingdom and her presence at court offered quiet strength, especially as the kingdom balanced long-standing traditions with new influences.

Her dignified service to the young royals and her generous hospitality are remembered by those who walk the corridors of Hawaiian history, and she rests among other esteemed chiefs at the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii.