About Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto
Lived 886 – 958 (aged 72). Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto was a Japanese poet.
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto (c. April 18, 886–October 31, 958, 大中臣 頼基) was a middle Heian period waka poet and Japanese nobleman. He is a designated member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals.
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto's poems are included in several official poetry anthologies, including the Shūi Wakashū. A personal collection known as the Yorimoto-shū (頼基集) also remains.
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Who was Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto?
Japanese poet
When was Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto born?
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto was born on 18 April 886.
When did Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto die?
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto died on 31 October 958.
What was Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto's occupation?
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto was a poet.
What nationality was Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto?
Ōnakatomi no Yorimoto was Japanese.
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