Raku XIII Seinyu (1887-1944)
楽十三代 惺入
Born as the eldest son of Konyu, Seinyu succeeded as the 13th generation in 1919. Seinyu died of a sudden illness on March 8th, 1944. The posthumous name Seinyu was given to him by the 13th generation head of Omotesenke Mujin Sosa (1901-1979), Sokuchusai.
The name Seinyu refers to Seisai (i.e. Keio Sosa 1863-1937), 12th generation head of Omotesenke, who's contemporary Seinyu was.
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