Shô Gen was king of the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]] from [[1556]] until his death in [[1572]]. A mute, the king required considerable support from the ''[[Sanshikan]]'' (Council of Three), the chief council of royal advisors. His reign marked the beginning of the Council's demonstration of significantly greater effectiveness and efficiency than previously. | Shô Gen was king of the [[Kingdom of Ryukyu|Kingdom of Ryûkyû]] from [[1556]] until his death in [[1572]]. A mute, the king required considerable support from the ''[[Sanshikan]]'' (Council of Three), the chief council of royal advisors. His reign marked the beginning of the Council's demonstration of significantly greater effectiveness and efficiency than previously. |