Gushichan Chōsei
Gushichan Wōji Chōsei (具志頭 王子 朝盛, 20 May 1578 – 21 August 1610), also known by his Chinese style name Shō Kō (尚 宏), was a Ryukyuan prince who served as sessei, a post often translated as "prime minister", from 1589 to 1610.
Gushichan Chōsei | |
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具志頭 朝盛 | |
| sessei of Ryukyu | |
| In office 1589–1610 | |
| Preceded by | vancant (last holder: Kaiki) |
| Succeeded by | Kikuin Sōi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1578 Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom |
| Died | August 21, 1610 (aged 32) Sunpu, Suruga Province, Japan |
| Parents | Shō I (father) |
| Chinese name | Shō Kō (尚 宏) |
| Rank | Wōji |
Shō Kō was the second son of Shō I (Prince Yonagusuku Chōken) and Shuriōkimi Aji-ganashi. He was also the little brother of King Shō Nei.
Satsuma invaded Ryukyu in the spring of 1609. Shō Kō was taken to Sunpu together with King Shō Nei and a number of high officials by Satsuma troops. He died and was buried there.
Gushichan Chōsei | ||
| Preceded by Shō I |
Head of Oroku Udun 1589 - 1610 |
Succeeded by Gushichan Chōsei |
| Political offices | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Kaiki |
Sessei of Ryukyu 1589 - 1610 |
Succeeded by Kikuin Sōi |
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