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Minamoto no Kanemasa

1100 – 1200

Japanese poet

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About Minamoto no Kanemasa

Lived 1100 – 1200. Minamoto no Kanemasa was a Japanese poet.

Minamoto no Kanemasa (, dates unknown) was a waka poet and Japanese nobleman active in the Heian period. One of his poems is included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. A member of the Minamoto clan, his work is also included in the Kin'yō Wakashū and the Shinsenzai Wakashū.

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Born
1100
Birth century
Died
1200
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Nationality

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People whose lives overlapped Minamoto no Kanemasa's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Minamoto no Kanemasa?

Japanese poet

When was Minamoto no Kanemasa born?

Minamoto no Kanemasa was born in 1100.

When did Minamoto no Kanemasa die?

Minamoto no Kanemasa died in 1200.

What was Minamoto no Kanemasa's occupation?

Minamoto no Kanemasa was a poet.

What nationality was Minamoto no Kanemasa?

Minamoto no Kanemasa was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Minamoto no Kanemasa

· Wikidata: Q3314710

· DBpedia: Minamoto no Kanemasa

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