When was Sai On born?

Sai On was born on 1682 in Kumemura.

What positions has Sai On held?

Positions held by Sai On include: Sanshikan (1728–1752).

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Sai On

Sanshikan of Ryukyu; Regent, instructor, and advisor to King Shō Kei (1682-1761)

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Sai On (蔡温) (1682–1762), or Cai Wen in Chinese, also known as Gushi-chan Bunjaku , was a scholar-bureaucrat official of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, serving as regent, instructor, and advisor to King Shō Kei. He is renowned for the many reforms he initiated and oversaw, and is among the most famous figures in Okinawan history. He edited Chūzan Seifu, a rewrite of Chūzan Seikan by his father Sai Taku.

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Born: 1682 wd
Place of birth: Kumemura wd
Died: 1761 wd
Citizenship: Ryukyu Kingdom wd
Occupation: politician, philosopher, agronomist wd

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Sanshikan (1728–1752)

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When was Sai On born?: Sai On was born on 1682 in Kumemura.
What positions has Sai On held?: Positions held by Sai On include: Sanshikan (1728–1752).

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