Shō Kyō

Shō Kyō (尚 恭, 8 March 1612 – 22 March 1631), also known by Prince Urasoe Chōryō (浦添 朝良), was a prince of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Shō Kyō was chosen as Crown Prince by the kingdom’s ministers, and was recognized by Satsuma as the rightful heir.

Finally, Satsuma recognized Shō Hō as the new king.

[1] Shō Kyō remained in his position of Crown Prince, but died in 1631 before being able to succeed to the throne.

[1] His daughter, Princess Urasoe (浦添翁主), was the originator of a royal family, Takamine Udun (高嶺御殿).