Takuan Sōhō
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Summary
Takuan Sōhō is a human[1]. Born in Izushi[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1573[3]. He died in Edo[4]. He died on January 27, 1646[5]. He worked as a writer[6], calligrapher[7], painter[8], Zen master[9], and fencing master[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Takuan Sōhō was born in Izushi[2].
- Takuan Sōhō died in Edo[4].
- Takuan Sōhō was born on December 24, 1573[3].
- Takuan Sōhō died on January 27, 1646[5].
- Takuan Sōhō died on 1645[12].
- Burial took place at Sukyō-ji Temple[13].
- Takuan Sōhō is buried at Tōkai-ji Temple[14].
- Takuan Sōhō held citizenship in Japan[15].
- Takuan Sōhō's professions included writer[6].
- Takuan Sōhō's professions included calligrapher[7].
- Takuan Sōhō worked as a painter[8].
- Takuan Sōhō worked as a Zen master[9].
- Takuan Sōhō's professions included fencing master[10].
- Takuan Sōhō's professions included scholar[16].
- A notable work attributed to Takuan Sōhō is The Unfettered Mind[17].
- A notable work attributed to Takuan Sōhō is Taiaki[18].
- A notable work attributed to Takuan Sōhō is Takuan Oshō Kamakura Junreiki[19].
- Takuan Sōhō's religion is recorded as Rinzai school[20].
- Takuan Sōhō is recorded as male[21].
- Takuan Sōhō's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Takuan Sōhō's Commons category is recorded as Takuan Sōhō[23].
- Takuan Sōhō's residence is recorded as Harusame-an[24].
- Takuan Sōhō's significant event is recorded as Purple Robe Incident[25].
- Takuan Sōhō's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[26].
- Takuan Sōhō's Commons Creator page is recorded as Takuan Sōhō[27].
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Origins and Family
Takuan Sōhō was born in Izushi[2]. He was born on December 24, 1573[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], calligrapher[7], painter[8], Zen master[9], fencing master[10], and scholar[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Unfettered Mind[17], a literary work[28], founded in 1700[29]; Taiaki[18], a literary work[30]; and Takuan Oshō Kamakura Junreiki[19], a literary work[31]. Things named for Takuan Sōhō include takuan[32].
Personal Life
Takuan Sōhō's religion is recorded as Rinzai school[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 27, 1646[5] and 1645[12]. Takuan Sōhō passed away in Edo[4]. Recorded place of burial include Sukyō-ji Temple[13] and Tōkai-ji Temple[14].
Why It Matters
Takuan Sōhō ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include The Unfettered Mind[35], a literary work[36], founded in 1700[37]. Entities named for him include takuan[32].
FAQs
Where was Takuan Sōhō born?
Takuan Sōhō's place of birth was Izushi[2].
Where did Takuan Sōhō die?
Takuan Sōhō died in Edo[4].
What did Takuan Sōhō do for work?
Takuan Sōhō worked as writer[6], calligrapher[7], painter[8], Zen master[9], and fencing master[10].