About Nijō-in no Sanuki
Lived 1141 – 1217 (aged 75–76). Nijō-in no Sanuki was a Japanese writer and poet.
was a Japanese waka poet and noblewoman active in the late-Heian and early-Kamakura period. She was a contributor to the Senzai Wakashū anthology. A member of the Minamoto clan, she was also known as .
Poetry One of her poems is included in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu:
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Who was Nijō-in no Sanuki?
Japanese poet
When was Nijō-in no Sanuki born?
Nijō-in no Sanuki was born in 1141.
When did Nijō-in no Sanuki die?
Nijō-in no Sanuki died in 1217.
What was Nijō-in no Sanuki's occupation?
Nijō-in no Sanuki was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Nijō-in no Sanuki?
Nijō-in no Sanuki was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Nijō-in no Sanuki
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nijō-in no Sanuki. https://biography.guide/nijo-in-no-sanuki/
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