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Death of Shō Kei, King of Ryukyu

When
1752
Where
Ryukyu Kingdom
Episodes
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Shō Kei, King of the Ryukyu Kingdom, died on March 14, 1752. He had reigned from 1713, a period noted for cultural and economic prosperity under the guidance of advisor Sai On. His death marked the end of a significant era in Ryukyuan history.

Episodes

  1. March 14, 1752 · Ryukyu KingdomDeath of Shō Kei

    Shō Kei died on March 14, 1752, ending his reign as King of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Background and detail

Reign of Shō Kei. Shō Kei ruled the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1713 to 1752. His reign is historically regarded as a political and economic golden age, characterized by the flowering of Okinawan culture. This period was strongly guided by the royal advisor Sai On, who influenced the kingdom's development.

Death and Succession. Shō Kei died on March 14, 1752. The provided sources confirm his death date and the end of his reign but do not contain specific details regarding the immediate succession or the identity of his successor within the supplied passages.

People involved

Sources

  1. Shō Kei Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16

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