Born in 845
Sugawara no Michizane
Japanese poet and court official
Born
August 1st, 845 1179 years ago
Died
March 26th, 903 1122 years ago — 57 years old
A notable figure in Japanese literature, played a significant role as a scholar and poet in the Heian period. Provided influential works that contributed to the development of Japanese poetry. After death, associated with the deity Tenjin, worshiped by students and scholars. Many of his poems are included in major anthologies.
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