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Urasoe Ueekata Ryōken (浦添 親方 良憲, ? – 4 November 1566), also known by Ufu Urasoe Ueekata (大浦添親方) and his Chinese style name Ba Ryōsen (馬 良詮), was a bureaucrat of Ryukyu Kingdom.[1]
Urasoe Ryōken | |
|---|---|
浦添 良憲 | |
| sanshikan of Ryukyu | |
| In office ?–1566 | |
| Preceded by | Aragusuku Anki |
| Succeeded by | Nago Ryōin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ? |
| Died | November 4, 1566 |
| Children | Nago Ryōin (son) |
| Parent | Nukanakagusuku (father) |
| Childhood name | Umitarugani (思太郎金) |
| Chinese name | Ba Ryōsen (馬 良詮) |
| Rank | Ueekata |
| Nickname | Ufu Urasoe Ueekata (大浦添親方) |
Urasoe was the eldest son of Nukanakagusuku (糠中城), and was also a grandson of Yuwan Ufunushi. Urasoe was the adoptive father of King Shō Gen. He raised Shō Gen and they had a close relationship. After Aragusuku Anki retired, Urasoe was appointed as a member of Sanshikan.[2]
Urasoe was the originator of Ba-uji Oroku Dunchi (馬氏小禄殿内), which was one of the "Five Aristocratic Families" (五大名門) in Ryukyuan history.[3] He was buried in Miagemori (見上森陵) after he died. King Shō Gen attended his funeral. His eldest son, Nago Ryōin, succeeded his position.
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