Who was ikobod crane?

Ichabod Crane is a fictional character from Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," published in 1820. He is portrayed as a superstitious and lanky schoolteacher who becomes enamored with Katrina Van Tassel. The story follows his encounters with the legendary Headless Horseman, leading to his mysterious disappearance. Ichabod Crane has since become an iconic figure in American folklore, symbolizing the clash between rationality and superstition.