Background
Ikky was born in 1394. Said to be the illegitimate son of Emperor Gokomatsu and a lady of the Fujiwara family.
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also known as
Sojun
Education
Ikky was sent to a monastery at the early age of five. By the time he reached the age of 12 showed considerable talent as a poet. Studied under Kaso at Katada, Omi (Shiga Prefecture) till the age of 21.
Career
Taking to himself the name he is now known by set forth on a tour of the country and wherever he went he earned for himself the reputation of eccentricity and became almost a legendary figure. Was later appointed 46th head of Daitokuji Temple. Among his works is a novel titled Ikkyu-Sliokoku-mono Atari which was dramatized into a Kabuki play. His other works include Kydushu (poems), and Ikkyu Ho go.
