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Urasoe Ryōken

d. 1566

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

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About Urasoe Ryōken

, also known by and his Chinese style name , was a bureaucrat of Ryukyu Kingdom.

Urasoe was the eldest son of Nukanakagusuku , and was also a grandson of Yuwan Ufunushi. Urasoe was the adoptive father of King Shō Gen. He raised Shō Gen and they had a close relationship. After Aragusuku Anki retired, Urasoe was appointed as a member of Sanshikan.

Urasoe was the originator of Ba-uji Oroku Dunchi , which was one of the "Five Aristocratic Families" in Ryukyuan history. He was buried in after he died. King Shō Gen attended his funeral. His eldest son, Nago Ryōin, succeeded his position.

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Important facts

Nationality
Ryukyu Kingdom
Positions held
Sanshikan

Family & relationships

Child
Nago Ryōin
Parent
Nukanakagusuku

Frequently asked questions

Who was Urasoe Ryōken?

Sanshikan of Ryukyu

When did Urasoe Ryōken die?

Urasoe Ryōken died on 4 November 1566.

What nationality was Urasoe Ryōken?

Urasoe Ryōken's recorded nationality: Ryukyu Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Urasoe Ryōken

· Wikidata: Q15921783

· DBpedia: Urasoe Ryōken

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