Chatan Chōai
Sessei of Ryukyu
About Chatan Chōai
Lived 1650 – 1719 (aged 69).
, also known by his Chinese style name , was a prince of Ryukyu Kingdom.
Chatan was the fourth son of King Shō Shitsu, and his mother was Mafee Aji . Chatan was the first head of a royal family called Ufumura Udun .
Chatan was given Chatan magiri (, modern Chatan, Kadena and a part of Okinawa) as his hereditary fief. Later, he served as sessei from 1689 to 1705. He was allowed to sit in litter crossing Kōfuku Gate and Ueki Gate in Shuri Castle.
Chatan Chōai died without heir in 1719. Chatan Chōki, who was the second son of King Shō Eki, became his adopted son and inherited his title. The prototype of "Prince Chatan" is unclear. Some scholars considered him to be Chatan Chōai, others consider Chatan Chōki, the adopted son of Chōai, to be the basis for the story.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chatan Chōai?
sessei of Ryukyu
When was Chatan Chōai born?
Chatan Chōai was born on 11 June 1650.
When did Chatan Chōai die?
Chatan Chōai died on 11 December 1719.
What nationality was Chatan Chōai?
Chatan Chōai's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chatan Chōai. https://biography.guide/chatan-choai/
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