Battle of Mokuʻōhai 1782
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1782 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Oceania | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Unification of Hawaii | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | House of Keawe, House of Keoua | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 19.4553, -155.9228 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mokuʻōhai, fought in 1782 on the island of Hawaiʻi, was a key battle in the early days of Kamehameha I's wars to conquer the Hawaiian Islands. It was his first major victory, solidifying his leadership over much of the island.
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