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Fujiwara no Kintō

Type Figure Region Japan Time 966–1041 Also known as Sanjō Kintō、Dainagon Kintō

Fujiwara no Kintō (966–1041) was a mid-Heian scholar, poet, and court noble, son of Fujiwara no Kaneie, renowned for Chinese learning, waka, and call…

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  1. 990–1016Heian-kyō · KyotoSon of Kaneie, versed from youth in Chinese classics and waka. Participated in court poetry gatherings and moved in the literary circles of Fujiwara no Michinaga's era, gradually establishing a reputation as a scholar-noble.
  2. 1016–1041Heian-kyō · KyotoHeld office as Dainagon and other posts, oversaw compilation of the Shūi Wakashū, and authored the Wamyō Ruijushō among other works. Remained active in court literary circles from 1031 to 1040, an important participant in poetry gatherings under Emperors Go-Ichijō and Go-Suzaku, and died in 1041.

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