Takuan Sōhō

Takuan Sōhō (1573–1646) was a Japanese writer, calligrapher and painter.

Also recorded as Takuan Shūhō; Soho Takuan; Takuan Soho; Takuan Shuho; Takuan Souhou.

Overview

Born at Izushi in 1573, died at Edo in 1646.

In detail

the recorded working language is Japanese.

Residence is recorded at Harusame-an.

Works named in the authority record are The Unfettered Mind, Taiaki and Takuan Oshō Kamakura Junreiki.

Sources

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

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“Takuan Sōhō”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q632866: Takuan Sōhō
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