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Tomigusuku Chōkyō

Sessei of Ryukyu

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About Tomigusuku Chōkyō

also known by his Chinese style name , was a lord (Aji), later prince (Wōji) of Ryukyu Kingdom.

Prince Tomigusuku was the second head of a royal family called Tomigusuku Udun . His father was Tomigusuku Chōryō (, also known by Shō Kei ), the second son of King Shō Tei.

King Shō Eki dispatched a gratitude envoy for his accession to Edo, Japan in 1710. Prince Tomigusuku and Yoza Ankō (, also known by Mō Bunketsu ) was appointed as and respectively. They sailed back in the next year.

He served as sessei from 1712 to 1722.

Chōkyō was also the of King Shō Kei.

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Important facts

Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sessei
Also known as
Shō Yū

Family & relationships

Parent
Tomigusuku Chōryō

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tomigusuku Chōkyō?

sessei of Ryukyu

What nationality was Tomigusuku Chōkyō?

Tomigusuku Chōkyō's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomigusuku Chōkyō

· Wikidata: Q31444649

· DBpedia: Tomigusuku Chōkyō

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