Shō Sei
King of Ryūkyū
About Shō Sei
Lived 1800 – 1803 (aged 2).
was king of the Ryūkyū Kingdom from 1802 to 1803.
Life Shō Sei was the only son of king Shō On. He was 2 years old when he succeeded his father on August 8 (Lunar calendar: the eleventh day of the seventh month), 1802, and died of smallpox one year later. After his death, his uncle Shō Kō was installed as the next king.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shō Sei?
King of Ryūkyū (1800–1803)
When was Shō Sei born?
Shō Sei was born on 4 December 1800.
When did Shō Sei die?
Shō Sei died on 7 February 1803.
What nationality was Shō Sei?
Shō Sei's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shō Sei. https://biography.guide/sho-sei-1800/
MLA: "Shō Sei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sho-sei-1800/.
Chicago: "Shō Sei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sho-sei-1800/.
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