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Kin Chōtei

1600 – 1663

Sessei of Ryukyu

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About Kin Chōtei

Lived 1600 – 1663.

, also known by his Chinese style name , was a royal of Ryukyu Kingdom.

Kin Chōtei was the second head of a royal family called Kin Udun . He was the fourth son of Shō Kyū (Prince Kin Chōkō), and also a younger brother of King Shō Hō. He served as sessei from 1629 to 1654.

Prince Kin was dispatched to Satsuma for several times. He was dispatched as gratitude envoy for King Shō Hō's taking power to Edo, Japan in 1634. He went to Edo together with Prince Sashiki Chōeki (, also known by Shō Bun ), who was congratulatory envoy to celebrate Tokugawa Iemitsu succeeded as shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Prince Kin brought tea seeds from Satsuma to Ryukyu,

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Important facts

Born
1600
Birth century
Died
1663
Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sessei
Also known as
Shō Sei

Family & relationships

Parent
Shō Kyū

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kin Chōtei?

sessei of Ryukyu

When was Kin Chōtei born?

Kin Chōtei was born in 1600.

When did Kin Chōtei die?

Kin Chōtei died in 1663.

What nationality was Kin Chōtei?

Kin Chōtei's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kin Chōtei

· Wikidata: Q32343542

· DBpedia: Kin Chōtei

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