the last independent ali'i nui (supreme ruler of the island) of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau before becoming a vassal of KamehamehaI of the unified Kingdom of Hawai?i in 1810. He was the 23rd high chief of Kaua'i, reigning from 1794-1810. Although he was sometimes known as George Kaumuali'i, he should not be confused with his son who is more commonly known by that name. In Hanamaulu, the King Kaumualii Elementary School is named after Kauai's last reigning chief.
