About Gishūmon-in no Tango
Lived 1200 – 1300. Gishūmon-in no Tango was a Japanese poet and writer.
was a waka poet and Japanese noblewoman active in the late Heian period and early Kamakura period. Her work appears in a large number of imperial poetry collections, including Shingoshūi Wakashū, Senzai Wakashū, Shokugosen Wakashū, Gyokuyō Wakashū, Shinsenzai Wakashū, Shinchokusen Wakashū, and others. She is designated as a member of the . She is also known as .
Gishūmon'in no Tango competed in a poetry competition held in 1204 judged by Fujiwara no Teika, in which she paired opposite the male poet Fujiwara no Tadayoshi; she defeated him in two rounds and tied in a third. She took Buddhist vows as a nun in 1201 but continued writing poetry until at least 1208.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gishūmon-in no Tango?
Japanese poet
When was Gishūmon-in no Tango born?
Gishūmon-in no Tango was born in 1200 in Japan.
When did Gishūmon-in no Tango die?
Gishūmon-in no Tango died in 1300.
What was Gishūmon-in no Tango's occupation?
Gishūmon-in no Tango was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Gishūmon-in no Tango?
Gishūmon-in no Tango was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gishūmon-in no Tango
· DBpedia: Gishūmon'in no Tango
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gishūmon-in no Tango. https://biography.guide/gishumon-in-no-tango/
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