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Outline of Ryūkyūan Genealogy, by Dana Masayuki (Okinawa International University)

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Andreas Quast

The following is based on “Outline of Ryūkyūan Genealogy,” by Dana Masayuki (Okinawa International University). Introduction Kafu 家譜 (genealogies) are family trees prepared by the Ryūkyūan gentry since the latter part of 17th century. It is believed that almost 3,000 … Continue reading →

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Genealogy of the Princely Shō-clan (House Kyan) – Lineage Overview

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Andreas Quast

This is an overview of the genealogy of the House of Kyan, also called the Kyan-dunchi 喜屋武殿内. Dunchi is a title that refers to families who held the position of a fief steward (jitō 地頭). The Kyan-dunchi were fief steward of Kyan … Continue reading →

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