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Saigyō

Saigyō

1118 –March 23, 1190

Waka poet, Writer, Buddhist monk, Priest, Poet

Lived 72 years

Born in
Kyoto
Passed away in
Hirokawa-dera Temple

Saigyō Hōshi (西行 法師; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜi.ɡʲoː, -ŋʲoː], 1118 – March 23, 1190) was a Japanese poet of the late Heian and early Kamakura period.

Notable works: Sankashū

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saigy%C5%8D