Ie Chōchoku

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Ie Chōchoku
伊江 朝直
sessei of Ryukyu
In office
1872–1875
MonarchShō Tai
Preceded byYonagusuku Chōki
Succeeded bytitle abolished
Personal details
Born(1818-09-23)September 23, 1818
Shuri, Ryukyu Kingdom
DiedJanuary 4, 1896(1896-01-04) (aged 77)
Tokyo, Empire of Japan
ChildrenIe Chōei (son)
Parent(s)Shō Kō (father)
Onaha Agunshitari (mother)
Ie Chōhei (adoptive father)
Chinese nameShō Ken (尚 健)
RankWōji

Ie Wōji Chōchoku (伊江 王子 朝直, 23 September 1818 – 4 January 1896), also known by the Chinese-style name Shō Ken (尚 健), was a prince of Ryukyu Kingdom. Sometimes he was called Prince Ie (伊江王子) for short.

Prince Ie was the fifth son of King Shō Kō. He served as sessei from 1872 to 1875. After Ryukyu was annexed by Japan in 1879, Prince Ie was incorporated into the newly established kazoku peerage; and in 1890, he was granted the title of baron (男爵, danshaku).

Ie Chōchoku
Preceded by head of Ie Udun Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Sessei of Ryukyu
1872 - 1875
title abolished