About Minamoto no Michitomo
Lived 1171 – 1227 (aged 55–56). Minamoto no Michitomo was a Japanese poet, writer and politician.
Minamoto no Michitomo (源通具, Minamoto no Michitomo, 1171 - 1227) was a waka poet and Japanese nobleman active in the early Kamakura period. He was the son of Minamoto no Michichika and the foster father of the monk Dōgen. He is designated as a member of the . He is also known as Horikawa Michitomo and Horikawa Dainagon (堀川大納言).
Alongside Fujiwara no Ariie, Fujiwara no Teika, Jakuren, Fujiwara no Ietaka and Asukai Masatsune he worked on the compilation of the Shin Kokin Wakashū.
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Who was Minamoto no Michitomo?
Japanese poet and writer
When was Minamoto no Michitomo born?
Minamoto no Michitomo was born in 1171.
When did Minamoto no Michitomo die?
Minamoto no Michitomo died on 13 October 1227.
What was Minamoto no Michitomo's occupation?
Minamoto no Michitomo was a poet, writer and politician.
What nationality was Minamoto no Michitomo?
Minamoto no Michitomo was Japanese.
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