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Oroku Ryōchū

1819 – 1900

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

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About Oroku Ryōchū

Lived 1819 – 1900. Oroku Ryōchū was a politician.

, also known by the Chinese-style name , was a bureaucrat of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Ryōchū was born to an aristocrat family called Ba-uji Oroku Dunchi . He was the 12th head of Oroku Dunchi, and his father Oroku Ryōkyō, was a Sanshikan during Shō Iku's reign.

Oroku Ryōchū was selected as a member of Sanshikan in 1857. He was pro-Japanese, and was a political ally of Makishi Chōchū and Onga Chōkō (, also known as Shō Jorin ). The election of Sanshikan would be held in 1859, Oroku helped Makishi Chōchū to offer a bribe to two Japanese samurai, Ichiki Shirō and , in order to let Makishi be elected. However, Zakimi Seifu, a former Sanshikan who was impeached by Onga Chōkō and had to resign before, accused Makishi Chōchū of practice bribery at election. Soon Oroku's unlawful act was exposed, he was removed from his position and arrested together with Makishi Chōchū and Onga Chōkō. Prince Ie was appointed as judge to interrogate them. Oroku denied all the allegations but Makishi pleaded guilty. Oroku was exiled to Ie Island and imprisoned at a temple for 500 days, while Makishi was sentenced to exile to Yaeyama for ten years and Onga to Kume Island for six years, respectively. This incident was known as .

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1900
Occupation
Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sanshikan
Also known as
Ba Kokushō

Family & relationships

Parent
Oroku Ryōkyō

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Oroku Ryōchū?

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

When was Oroku Ryōchū born?

Oroku Ryōchū was born on 27 June 1819 in Ryukyu Kingdom.

When did Oroku Ryōchū die?

Oroku Ryōchū died in 1900.

What was Oroku Ryōchū's occupation?

Oroku Ryōchū was a politician.

What nationality was Oroku Ryōchū?

Oroku Ryōchū's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oroku Ryōchū

· Wikidata: Q15908906

· DBpedia: Oroku Ryōchū

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