# Kamehameha — Roughing It character guide

> Kamehameha in Roughing It by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kamehameha I, Kamehameha the Great

**First appearance:** 0001-roughing-it

## Who they are

The great Hawaiian king, discussed in the Sandwich Islands section.

## In the story

### [LXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxiv)

Described as a Napoleon-like conqueror who invaded Oahu and impaled the heads of the defeated king and chiefs on the temple walls.

### [LXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxvii)

Referenced as the great warrior under whom Kekuanaoa served.

### [LXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxviii)

The deceased king, whose death and funeral customs are described in detail.

### [LXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxxii)

Mentioned as the deceased king whose son Liholiho succeeded him.

### [LXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/roughing_it_se/chapters/lxxiii)

Possibly planned and built the paved road.

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