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Tomigusuku Chōshun

d. 1832

Sessei of Ryukyu

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About Tomigusuku Chōshun

Portrait of Prince Tomigusuku by Toda Ujitsune on 17 December 1832 (Japanese calendar: 16 November, Tenpō 3) in Edo, Japan. In fact this man is the Futenma Chōten, a political decoy of Prince Tomigusuku. Prince Tomigusuku died on 23 September 1832 (Chinese calendar: 29 August, Daoguang 12) in Kagoshima. , also known by his Chinese style name , was a royal of Ryukyu Kingdom.

Tomigusuku Chōshun was the seventh head of a royal family called Tomigusuku Udun . He was the eldest son of Tomigusuku Chōkō . His rank was Aji at first. In 1831, he was appointed as sessei, and elevated to the rank Wōji, which was the highest rank among royals.

King Shō Iku dispatched a gratitude envoy for his taking power to Edo, Japan in 1832. He and Takushi Ando (, also known by Mō Ishin ) was appointed as and respectively. However, he died in Kagoshima on 23 September 1832 (by the Japanese calendar, the 29th day, 8th month, of the year Tenpō-3). Futenma Chōten (, also known by Shō Kan ) served as the political decoy of him, took his title "Prince Tomigusuku" and went to Edo. He buried in Kagoshima.

Prince Tomigusuku was father-in-law of King Shō Iku. He was also grandfather of King Shō Tai.

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Important facts

Born
Shuri
Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sessei
Also known as
Shō Kai

Family & relationships

Parent
Tomigusuku Chōkō

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tomigusuku Chōshun?

sessei of Ryukyu

When was Tomigusuku Chōshun born?

Tomigusuku Chōshun was born in Shuri.

When did Tomigusuku Chōshun die?

Tomigusuku Chōshun died on 23 September 1832 in Kagoshima.

What nationality was Tomigusuku Chōshun?

Tomigusuku Chōshun's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tomigusuku Chōshun

· Wikidata: Q31259242

· DBpedia: Tomigusuku Chōshun

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