Shō Ei
6th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
About Shō Ei
Lived 1559 – 1588 (aged 28–29).
was king of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1573 to 1588.
Life Shō Ei was the son of Shō Gen and his wife, and was the second son of king Shō Gen.
He died in 1588 without an heir. His son-in-law Shō Nei was installed as the king.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shō Ei?
6th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
When was Shō Ei born?
Shō Ei was born in 1559.
When did Shō Ei die?
Shō Ei died in 1588.
What nationality was Shō Ei?
Shō Ei's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shō Ei. https://biography.guide/sho-ei/
MLA: "Shō Ei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sho-ei/.
Chicago: "Shō Ei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sho-ei/.
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