About Satomura Shōkyū
Lived 1510 – 1552 (aged 41–42). Satomura Shōkyū was a Japanese poet.
became the leading master of the linked verse renga after the death of Tani Sobuko in 1545. Before Sobuoko's death in 1545, Shokyu accepted the famous Jōha as a pupil during the year of 1544. During the year of 1552, Shokyu laid on his death bed, and entrusted Joho with the leadership of the Satomura school of renga and the care of his son Satomura Shoshitsu.
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Who was Satomura Shōkyū?
Japanese poet
When was Satomura Shōkyū born?
Satomura Shōkyū was born in 1510 in Ōmi Province.
When did Satomura Shōkyū die?
Satomura Shōkyū died on 10 December 1552.
What was Satomura Shōkyū's occupation?
Satomura Shōkyū was a poet.
What nationality was Satomura Shōkyū?
Satomura Shōkyū was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Satomura Shōkyū. https://biography.guide/satomura-shokyu/
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