About Fujiwara no Mototoshi
Lived 1060 – 1142 (aged 81–82). Fujiwara no Mototoshi was a Japanese poet, writer and calligrapher.
Fujiwara no Mototoshi (, 1060–1142) was a waka poet and Japanese nobleman active in the Heian period. One of his poems is included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. He served as Udaijin in the Heian administration.
Mototoshi was the compiler of the anthology Shinsen Rōeishū , and his poems were included in the anthology Kin'yō Wakashū.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Fujiwara no Mototoshi's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Fujiwara no Mototoshi?
Japanese poet and writer
When was Fujiwara no Mototoshi born?
Fujiwara no Mototoshi was born in 1060.
When did Fujiwara no Mototoshi die?
Fujiwara no Mototoshi died on 13 February 1142.
What was Fujiwara no Mototoshi's occupation?
Fujiwara no Mototoshi was a poet, writer and calligrapher.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Mototoshi?
Fujiwara no Mototoshi was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Fujiwara no Mototoshi
· DBpedia: Fujiwara no Mototoshi
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fujiwara no Mototoshi. https://biography.guide/fujiwara-no-mototoshi/
MLA: "Fujiwara no Mototoshi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fujiwara-no-mototoshi/.
Chicago: "Fujiwara no Mototoshi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fujiwara-no-mototoshi/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC