Shō Sei
4th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
About Shō Sei
Lived 1497 – 1555 (aged 57–58). Shō Sei was a king.
was king of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1526 to 1555. He was the fifth son of King Shō Shin, who he succeeded.
Life Shō Sei suppressed a rebellion on Amami Ōshima in 1537 and took steps to improve defenses against wakō that same year.
Shō Sei died in 1555 and was succeeded by his second son Shō Gen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shō Sei?
4th king of the Ryukyu Kingdom
When was Shō Sei born?
Shō Sei was born in 1497 in Shuri.
When did Shō Sei die?
Shō Sei died in 1555.
What was Shō Sei's occupation?
Shō Sei was a king.
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/
MLA: "Shō Sei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sho-sei/.
Chicago: "Shō Sei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sho-sei/.
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