Chōken

Summary

Chōken is a human^[1]. He was born on 1126^[2]. He died on September 12, 1203^[3]. He worked as a Buddhist monk^[4] and preacher^[5].

Key Facts

• Chōken was born on 1126^[2].
• Chōken died on September 12, 1203^[3].
• Chōken's father was Fujiwara no Michinori^[6].
• A child of Chōken was Hachijō-in no Takakura^[7].
• A child of Chōken was Seikaku^[8].
• Chōken worked as a Buddhist monk^[4].
• Chōken's professions included preacher^[5].
• Chōken was a member of Agui preachers^[9].
• Chōken's religion is recorded as Tendai^[10].
• Chōken is recorded as male^[11].
• Chōken's instance of is recorded as human^[12].
• Chōken's unmarried partner is recorded as Shushi-naishinnō^[13].
• Chōken's residence is recorded as Agui^[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Chōken was born on 1126^[2]. His father was Fujiwara no Michinori^[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk^[4] and preacher^[5].

Personal Life

Children include Hachijō-in no Takakura^[7], a waka poet^[15], 1176–1300^[16], of Japan^[17] and Seikaku^[8], a Buddhist monk^[18], 1167–1235^[19], of Japan^[20]. Chōken's religion is recorded as Tendai^[10].

Death and Burial

Chōken died on September 12, 1203^[3].

FAQs

Who were Chōken's parents?

Chōken's father was Fujiwara no Michinori^[6].

What did Chōken do for work?

Chōken worked as Buddhist monk^[4] and preacher^[5].