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
具志頭 朝盛
sessei of Ryukyu
In office
1589–1610
Preceded byvancant (last holder: Kaiki)
Succeeded byKikuin Sōi
Personal details
Born(1578-05-20)May 20, 1578
Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom
DiedAugust 21, 1610(1610-08-21) (aged 32)
Sunpu, Suruga Province, Japan
ParentShō I (father)
Chinese nameShō Kō (尚 宏)
RankWōji

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.

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