Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was a Hawaiian royal born on December 19, 1831. She was the last direct descendant of the Kamehameha dynasty, which united the Hawaiian Islands. Pauahi was known for her commitment to education and the welfare of her people. In 1884, she established the Bishop Estate, which funded the Kamehameha Schools to provide education for Hawaiian children. After her death in 1884, her legacy continued through these institutions, which remain vital to Hawaiian culture and education today.