Shō Jun
Son of Shō Tei, the 11th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
About Shō Jun
Lived 1660 – 1706 (aged 45–46).
was a Crown Prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the son of King Shō Tei.
At the age of 9, he was named Prince of Nakagusuku, and given Sashiki and Nakagusuku magiri as his domains. His domain was changed to that of Kume Gushikawa magiri in 1676, and to Sashiki and Nakazato magiri in 1689.
He died in 1706 before being able to succeed to the throne of the kingdom, and was entombed in the royal mausoleum of Tamaudun.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shō Jun?
son of Shō Tei, the 11th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
When was Shō Jun born?
Shō Jun was born in 1660 in Shuri.
When did Shō Jun die?
Shō Jun died in 1706.
What nationality was Shō Jun?
Shō Jun's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shō Jun (1660–1707)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shō Jun. https://biography.guide/sho-jun-1660/
MLA: "Shō Jun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sho-jun-1660/.
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