Shō Kei
13th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
About Shō Kei
Lived 1700 – 1752 (aged 51). Shō Kei was a king.
was king of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1713 to 1752. His reign, strongly guided by royal advisor Sai On, is regarded as a political and economic golden age and period of the flowering of Okinawan culture.
Life After succeeding his father Shō Eki in 1713, Shō Kei appointed his regent and trusted advisor Sai On to the Sanshikan, the Council of Three top royal advisors, in 1728. His reign is known for a great number of developments, including economic reforms and conservation efforts implemented under the guidance of Sai On, political changes, and scholarly developments.
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Who was Shō Kei?
13th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
When was Shō Kei born?
Shō Kei was born on 3 August 1700 in Shuri Castle.
When did Shō Kei die?
Shō Kei died on 14 March 1752 in Shuri Castle.
What was Shō Kei's occupation?
Shō Kei was a king.
What nationality was Shō Kei?
Shō Kei's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shō Kei. https://biography.guide/sho-kei/
MLA: "Shō Kei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sho-kei/.
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