About Gyōi
Lived 1177 – 1217 (aged 39–40). Gyōi was a Japanese poet.
was a Japanese poet and Buddhist monk of the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
He was the son of Fujiwara no Motofusa, and was known as the .
He was one of the New Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry, and many of his poems appear in imperial poetry collections such as the Shinchokusen Wakashū, Shokushūi Wakashū, Shingosen Wakashū, and Shokusenzai Wakashū.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gyōi?
Japanese poet
When was Gyōi born?
Gyōi was born in 1177.
When did Gyōi die?
Gyōi died on 29 December 1217.
What was Gyōi's occupation?
Gyōi was a poet.
What nationality was Gyōi?
Gyōi was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gyōi. https://biography.guide/gyoi/
MLA: "Gyōi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gyoi/.
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