Shō Tetsu
Crown Prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom
About Shō Tetsu
Lived 1759 – 1788 (aged 29).
was a Crown Prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the eldest son of King Shō Boku.
In 1756, Crown Prince Shō Tetsu toured Southern Kyushu.
He died in 1788 before being able to succeed to the throne of the kingdom, and was entombed in the royal mausoleum of Tamaudun. King Shō On and King Shō Kō both are his sons.
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Who was Shō Tetsu?
crown Prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom
When was Shō Tetsu born?
Shō Tetsu was born on 31 May 1759 in Shuri.
When did Shō Tetsu die?
Shō Tetsu died on 19 September 1788 in Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri, Okinawa.
What nationality was Shō Tetsu?
Shō Tetsu's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shō Tetsu. https://biography.guide/sho-tetsu/
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