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Ginowan Chōshō

1765 – 1827

Sessei of Ryukyu

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About Ginowan Chōshō

Lived 1765 – 1827 (aged 62).

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Prince Ginowan was the fourth son of King Shō Boku. He was also a half-brother of Crown Prince Shō Tetsu and Prince Urasoe Chōō, and a full-brother of Prince Yoshimura Chōgi.

Prince Ginowan was adopted by Gushichan Chōken . Later, he became the tenth head of Oroku Udun .

He was dispatched together with Kōchi Ryōtoku (, also known by Ba Kokugi ) in 1790 to celebrate Tokugawa Ienari accede as shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate. They sailed back in the next year.

Prince Ginowan had no heir, and adopted Shō Kō, the fourth son of Crown Prince Shō Tetsu, as his adopted son. After King Shō Sei died young in 1803, he gave up his fatherhood. Shō Kō was still regarded as a son of Shō Tetsu and was able to ascend the throne. King Shō Kō had a good relationship with him, and gave presents to him at every new year and birthday.

Prince Gonowan served as sessei from 1817 to 1820. He was designated as a member of the .

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sessei
Also known as
Ginowan Chōyō, Shō Yō

Family & relationships

Parent
Shō Boku

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ginowan Chōshō?

sessei of Ryukyu

When was Ginowan Chōshō born?

Ginowan Chōshō was born on 19 July 1765.

When did Ginowan Chōshō die?

Ginowan Chōshō died on 5 November 1827.

What nationality was Ginowan Chōshō?

Ginowan Chōshō's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ginowan Chōshō

· Wikidata: Q11452307

· DBpedia: Ginowan Chōshō

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