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Urasoe Chōshi

1558 – 1620

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

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About Urasoe Chōshi

Lived 1558 – 1620 (aged 61–62). Urasoe Chōshi was a politician.

was a politician and bureaucrat of the Ryukyu Kingdom. He was also known by his Chinese style name or .

Urasoe Chōshi was the sixth son of Prince Urasoe Chōkyō . He was also an uncle of King Shō Nei. After Shō Nei ascended to the throne, he became a member of the Sanshikan. He was pro-Chinese and supported his colleague Jana Ueekata. In the spring of 1609, Satsuma invaded Ryukyu and besieged Shuri Castle. Chōshi's three sons, Makaru , Mayamado and Momochiyo , were killed in the battle.

After King Shō Nei's surrender, Chōshi was taken to Kagoshima together with King Shō Nei and a number of high officials by Satsuma troops. King Shō Nei was released and went back to Ryukyu together with many ministers in 1611, except for two pro-Chinese high ministers: Urasoe Chōshi and Jana Ueekata Rizan. Chōshi was held as hostage, and Rizan was executed. Chōshi was removed from his position and remained in Satsuma until 1616. He died in Shuri at the age of 61.

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Important facts

Born
1558
Birth century
Died
1620
Occupation
Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sanshikan

Family & relationships

Child
Kunigami Chōchi
Child
Urasoe Chōri
Parent
Urasoe Chōkyō

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Urasoe Chōshi?

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

When was Urasoe Chōshi born?

Urasoe Chōshi was born in 1558.

When did Urasoe Chōshi die?

Urasoe Chōshi died in 1620.

What was Urasoe Chōshi's occupation?

Urasoe Chōshi was a politician.

What nationality was Urasoe Chōshi?

Urasoe Chōshi's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Urasoe Chōshi

· Wikidata: Q10918188

· DBpedia: Urasoe Chōshi

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