Eiji
King of Ryukyu
About Eiji
Lived 1268 – 1314 (aged 45–46).
was a legendary local ruler of Okinawa Island. Born as the second son of King Taisei, his mother’s name was unknown.
Life He was the third ruler of Eiso Dynasty; that is, his grandfather was King Eiso and his father was King Taisei. The five years of Eiji's reign were uneventful, but after his death, the island was split into three polities. Eiji was the father of Tamagusuku.
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Eiji's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Eiji?
King of Ryukyu
When was Eiji born?
Eiji was born in 1268.
When did Eiji die?
Eiji died in 1314.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eiji. https://biography.guide/eiji/
MLA: "Eiji." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eiji/.
Chicago: "Eiji." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eiji/.
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