SEN no Rikyu

(1522 - 1591)

Quick Facts

• master of tea

• born in Sakai, Osaka

• served under ODA Nobunaga

• also served under TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi

• ordered to commit ritual suicide by Hideyoshi

Relevant Class Works

• The Book of Tea

• Rikyu

External Links

1. "Sen no Rikyu" at Wikipedia.