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Shō Jun

Son of Shō Tai, the last king of the Ryūkyū Kingdom (1873-1945) · Politicians · Died at 72

Baron Shō Jun was a prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the fourth son of King Shō Tai, the last king of the kingdom.

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A typical day, 30 days to 16 August 2026

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Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class1916
Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class1906

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He played a major role in founding many 20th century institutions in Okinawa, including the Ryūkyū Shimpō newspaper, the Bank of Okinawa, the Taishō Gekijō theater, and a canning factory, and was a major figure in both the Japanese political and investment worlds of his time.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1873 to 1945 · aged 72