About Minamoto no Hitoshi
Lived 880 – 951 (aged 70–71). Minamoto no Hitoshi was a Japanese poet.
was a Japanese waka poet of the mid-Heian period. One of his poems was included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu.
Biography Hitoshi was born in 880, a son of and great-grandson of Emperor Saga.
After serving as governor of several provinces, in 947 he was appointed .
浅茅生の 小野の篠原 しのぶれど あまりてなどか 人の恋しき Asajiu no ono no shinohara shinoburedo amarite nado ka hito no koishiki Though I scarcely show my secret feelings like those few reeds sprouting unnoticed in low bamboo, they are too much for me to hide. Why do I love you so?
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Minamoto no Hitoshi?
Japanese waka poet
When was Minamoto no Hitoshi born?
Minamoto no Hitoshi was born in 880.
When did Minamoto no Hitoshi die?
Minamoto no Hitoshi died on 18 April 951.
What was Minamoto no Hitoshi's occupation?
Minamoto no Hitoshi was a poet.
What nationality was Minamoto no Hitoshi?
Minamoto no Hitoshi was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Minamoto no Hitoshi
· DBpedia: Minamoto no Hitoshi
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