Gushichan Chōsei
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Gushichan Wōji Chōsei (具志頭 王子 朝盛, 20 May 1578 – 21 August 1610), also known by his Chinese style name Shō Kō (尚 宏), was a Ryukyuan prince who served as sessei, a post often translated as "prime minister", from 1589 to 1610.
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In this Okinawan name, the surname is Gushichan.
Quick Facts sessei of Ryukyu, Preceded by ...
Gushichan Chōsei | |
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具志頭 朝盛 | |
sessei of Ryukyu | |
In office 1589–1610 | |
Preceded by | vancant (last holder: Kaiki) |
Succeeded by | Kikuin Sōi |
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Born | (1578-05-20)May 20, 1578 Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom |
Died | August 21, 1610(1610-08-21) (aged 32) Sunpu, Suruga Province, Japan |
Parent | Shō I (father) |
Chinese name | Shō Kō (尚 宏) |
Rank | Wōji |
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Shō Kō was the second son of Shō I (Prince Yonagusuku Chōken) and Shuriōkimi Aji-ganashi. He was also the little brother of King Shō Nei.
Satsuma invaded Ryukyu in the spring of 1609. Shō Kō was taken to Sunpu together with King Shō Nei and a number of high officials by Satsuma troops. He died and was buried there.
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Gushichan Chōsei | ||
Preceded by | Head of Oroku Udun 1589 - 1610 |
Succeeded by Gushichan Chōsei |
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Vacant Title last held by Kaiki |
Sessei of Ryukyu 1589 - 1610 |
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