Mary Kawena Pukui
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Summary
Mary Kawena Pukui was born on April 20, 1895[1], in Kau[2]. She died on January 1, 1986[3], in Honolulu[4]. She worked as a writer[5], dancer[6], teacher[7], composer[8], and ethnologist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (387 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 21, 1986[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: folklorist[13], translator[14]
- Field of work: ethnology[15], folkloristics[16], linguistics[17], music[18], translating activity[19]
- Educated at: Hawaiian Mission Academy[20]
- Award received: Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Commons category: Mary Kawena Pukui[23]
- Family name: Pukui[24]
- Given name: Mary[25]
- Work location: Hawaiian Islands[26]
- Student of: Malia Craver[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28], Hawaiian[29]
Why It Matters
Mary Kawena Pukui has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Mary Kawena Pukui born?
Mary Kawena Pukui was born in Kau[2].
Where did Mary Kawena Pukui die?
Mary Kawena Pukui died in Honolulu[4].
What did Mary Kawena Pukui do for work?
Mary Kawena Pukui worked as a writer[5], dancer[6], teacher[7], composer[8], and ethnologist[9].
Where did Mary Kawena Pukui go to school?
Mary Kawena Pukui was educated at Hawaiian Mission Academy[20].
What awards did Mary Kawena Pukui receive?
Honors received include Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame[21].