About Ishadō Seifu
Lived 1659 – 1721 (aged 62). Ishadō Seifu was a politician and diplomat.
, also known by his Chinese style name , was a bureaucrat of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Ishadō had been dispatched as envoys to China and Japan for several times. In 1694, he brought yellow potatoes from Fujian Province, China and planted them around his house. Later, he spread them to people. The yellow potatoes propagated around the country and soon became the main food of common people.
Ishadō served as a member of Sanshikan from 1712 to 1721.
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Who was Ishadō Seifu?
Sanshikan of Ryukyu
When was Ishadō Seifu born?
Ishadō Seifu was born on 1 September 1659.
When did Ishadō Seifu die?
Ishadō Seifu died on 15 November 1721.
What was Ishadō Seifu's occupation?
Ishadō Seifu was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Ishadō Seifu?
Ishadō Seifu's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ishadō Seifu. https://biography.guide/ishado-seifu/
MLA: "Ishadō Seifu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ishado-seifu/.
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