Shuri, Okinawa
Shuri, Okinawa ranks 2,352nd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Battle Creek, Michigan, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Njeguši. The most famous people from Shuri, Okinawa are Gichin Funakoshi, Matsumura Sōkon, and Shō Tai. The most famous people who died in Shuri, Okinawa are Matsumura Sōkon, Shō Shin, and Shō Hashi. Shuri, Okinawa has been the birth place of many martial arts, and politicians and the death place of many martial arts, and politicians. Shuri, Okinawa is located in Japan.
People
Between 1465 and 1889, Shuri, Okinawa was the birth place of 7 globally memorable people, including Gichin Funakoshi, Matsumura Sōkon, and Shō Tai. Additionaly, 4 globally memorable people have passed away in Shuri, Okinawa including Matsumura Sōkon, Shō Shin, and Shō Hashi.
People Born in Shuri, Okinawa
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Gichin Funakoshi
MARTIAL ARTS
1868 - 1957
HPI: 74.41
Rank: 1
Matsumura Sōkon
MARTIAL ARTS
1809 - 1899
HPI: 65.60
Rank: 2
Shō Tai
POLITICIAN
1843 - 1901
HPI: 63.83
Rank: 3
Ankō Itosu
MARTIAL ARTS
1831 - 1915
HPI: 63.57
Rank: 4
Shō Shin
POLITICIAN
1465 - 1526
HPI: 62.69
Rank: 5
Kenwa Mabuni
MARTIAL ARTS
1889 - 1952
HPI: 62.64
Rank: 6
Motobu Chōki
MARTIAL ARTS
1870 - 1944
HPI: 60.84
Rank: 7
People Deceased in Shuri, Okinawa
Go to all RankingsMatsumura Sōkon
MARTIAL ARTS
1809 - 1899
HPI: 65.60
Rank: 1
Shō Shin
POLITICIAN
1465 - 1526
HPI: 62.69
Rank: 2
Shō Hashi
POLITICIAN
1371 - 1439
HPI: 62.63
Rank: 3
Motobu Chōki
MARTIAL ARTS
1870 - 1944
HPI: 60.84
Rank: 4
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Shuri, Okinawa were martial arts (5), and politicians (2), while most who died were martial arts (2), and politicians (2).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history martial arts have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Shuri, Okinawa, including Gichin Funakoshi, Matsumura Sōkon, and Ankō Itosu.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 6 globally memorable people born in Shuri, Okinawa since 1700.
