Shō Jun (尚 順, May 2, 1873 - June 17, 1945) was a prince of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the fourth son of King Shō Tai, the last king of the kingdom. 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.
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2 May 1873
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Died |
17 June 1945 (aged 72)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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