About Chōgen
Lived 1121 – 1206 (aged 84–85). Chōgen was a Japanese buddhist monk and monk.
(1121-1206), also known as , was a Japanese Buddhist monk. From 1181 he devoted twenty-five years of his life to the endowment and rebuilding of Tōdai-ji after its destruction in war.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chōgen?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Chōgen born?
Chōgen was born in 1121 in Kyoto.
When did Chōgen die?
Chōgen died on 12 July 1206 in Nara, Nara, Tōdai-ji.
What was Chōgen's occupation?
Chōgen was a buddhist monk and monk.
What nationality was Chōgen?
Chōgen was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chōgen. https://biography.guide/chogen/
MLA: "Chōgen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chogen/.
Chicago: "Chōgen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chogen/.
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