About Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō
Lived 1250 – 1299 (aged 48–49). Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō was a Japanese poet and writer.
Sōhekimon'in no Shōshō (藻璧門院少将, dates unknown) was a waka poet and Japanese noblewoman active in the Kamakura period. Sixty of her poems appear in imperial poetry collections, including Shingoshūi Wakashū, Senzai Wakashū, Shokugosen Wakashū, Gyokuyō Wakashū, Shinsenzai Wakashū, Shinchokusen Wakashū, and others. She is designated as a member of the . She is also known as Chūgū no Shōshō (中宮少将).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō?
Japanese poet
When was Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō born?
Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō was born in 1250 in Japan.
When did Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō die?
Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō died in 1299.
What was Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō's occupation?
Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō?
Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō
· DBpedia: Sōhekimon'in no Shōshō
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sōhekimon-in no Shōshō. https://biography.guide/sohekimon-in-no-shosho/
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