Mary Kawena Pukui

Hawaiian scholar, dancer, composer, and educator (1895–1986)
Person human Q467070
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Mary Kawena Pukui

Summary

Mary Kawena Pukui is a human[1]. Born in Kau[2], she… she was born on April 20, 1895[3]. She died in Honolulu[4]. She died on January 1, 1986[5]. She worked as a writer[6], dancer[7], teacher[8], and composer[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Mary Kawena Pukui's place of birth was Kau[2].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui passed away in Honolulu[4].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui was born on April 20, 1895[3].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui died on January 1, 1986[5].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui died on May 21, 1986[11].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's professions included writer[6].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's professions included dancer[7].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui worked as a teacher[8].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui worked as a composer[9].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's education included a stint at Hawaiian Mission Academy[13].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui received the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame[14].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui is recorded as female[15].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's Commons category is recorded as Mary Kawena Pukui[17].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's family name is recorded as Pukui[18].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's given name is recorded as Mary[19].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui studied under Malia Craver[20].
  • Mary Kawena Pukui's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Kawena Pukui was born in Kau[2]. She was born on April 20, 1895[3].

Education

Mary Kawena Pukui was educated at Hawaiian Mission Academy[13]. She studied under Malia Craver[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], dancer[7], teacher[8], and composer[9].

Recognition

Mary Kawena Pukui received the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1986[5] and May 21, 1986[11]. Mary Kawena Pukui died in Honolulu[4].

Why It Matters

Mary Kawena Pukui has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

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 writer[6], dancer[7], teacher[8], and composer[9].

Where did Mary Kawena Pukui go to school?

Mary Kawena Pukui was educated at Hawaiian Mission Academy[13].

What awards did Mary Kawena Pukui receive?

Honors received include Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . hawaiimusicmuseum.org. hawaiimusicmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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