Kobori Enshū

Kobori Enshū (1579–1647) was a Japanese samurai, architect and calligrapher.

Also recorded as Kobori Masakazu; Kobori Enshu.

Kobori Enshū in brief

Born
1579
Died
1647
Known for
samurai, architect and calligrapher
Contents

Overview

Born in 1579, died in 1647.

In detail

Positions recorded include daimyo.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Kobori Enshū”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q541040: Kobori Enshū

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Elsewhere in Design

For owners

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