Fujiwara no Teika

poet and court noble (1162–1241)
Person human Q378425
Fujiwara no Teika
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Fujiwara no Teika

Summary

Fujiwara no Teika is a human[1]. His place of birth was Japan[2]. He was born on January 1, 1162[3]. He passed away in Kyoto[4]. He died on September 26, 1241[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], waka poet[7], calligrapher[8], writer[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,697 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fujiwara no Teika was born in Japan[2].
  • Fujiwara no Teika passed away in Kyoto[4].
  • Fujiwara no Teika was born on January 1, 1162[3].
  • Fujiwara no Teika died on September 26, 1241[5].
  • Burial took place at Shōkoku-ji Temple[12].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's father was Fujiwara no Toshinari[13].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's mother was Bifukumon'in no Kaga[14].
  • Among Fujiwara no Teika's spouses was Q106573270[15].
  • Fujiwara no Teika was married to Q106573953[16].
  • A child of Fujiwara no Teika was Fujiwara no Tameie[17].
  • A child of Fujiwara no Teika was Fujiwara no Mitsuie[18].
  • A child of Fujiwara no Teika was Q11488321[19].
  • A child of Fujiwara no Teika was Q106625108[20].
  • Fujiwara no Teika held citizenship in Japan[21].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's professions included linguist[6].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's professions included waka poet[7].
  • Fujiwara no Teika worked as a calligrapher[8].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's professions included writer[9].
  • Fujiwara no Teika worked as a novelist[10].
  • Fujiwara no Teika worked as a poet[22].
  • Fujiwara no Teika was employed by Kujō family[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Fujiwara no Teika is Hyakunin Isshu[24].
  • Fujiwara no Teika is recorded as male[25].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Fujiwara no Teika's family is recorded as Mikohidari family[27].

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Origins and Family

Fujiwara no Teika was born in Japan[2]. He was born on January 1, 1162[3]. His father was Fujiwara no Toshinari[13]. His mother was Bifukumon'in no Kaga[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], waka poet[7], calligrapher[8], writer[9], novelist[10], and poet[22]. Among Fujiwara no Teika's employers was Kujō family[23].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Fujiwara no Teika is Hyakunin Isshu[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q106573270[15] and Q106573953[16]. Children include Fujiwara no Tameie[17], a waka poet[28], 1198–1275[29], of Japan[30]; Fujiwara no Mitsuie[18], b. 1184[31]; Q11488321[19], b. 1195[32]; and Q106625108[20].

Death and Burial

Fujiwara no Teika died on September 26, 1241[5]. He passed away in Kyoto[4]. He is buried at Shōkoku-ji Temple[12].

Why It Matters

Fujiwara no Teika ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,697 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[35], a writer[36], 1925–1970[37], of Japan[38], awarded the Shinchosha literature award[39], specialised in creative and professional writing[40].

Works attributed to him include Meigetsuki[41], a diary[42] and Shinchokusen Wakashū[43], a literary work[44].

FAQs

Where was Fujiwara no Teika born?

Fujiwara no Teika's place of birth was Japan[2].

Where did Fujiwara no Teika die?

Fujiwara no Teika passed away in Kyoto[4].

Who were Fujiwara no Teika's parents?

Fujiwara no Teika's father was Fujiwara no Toshinari[13]. Fujiwara no Teika's mother was Bifukumon'in no Kaga[14].

Who was Fujiwara no Teika married to?

Fujiwara no Teika's spouses include Q106573270[15] and Q106573953[16].

What did Fujiwara no Teika do for work?

Fujiwara no Teika worked as linguist[6], waka poet[7], calligrapher[8], writer[9], and novelist[10].

Who did Fujiwara no Teika influence?

Fujiwara no Teika has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima[35].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Immanuelle · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Japanese court rank → Senior Second Rank
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 11w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Reizei Family Shiguretei Library, Tokyo National Museum
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  5. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, waka poet, calligrapher +3
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  6. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Bifukumon'in no Kaga
    Place of burial → Shōkoku-ji Temple
    Country of citizenship → Japan
    Place of death → Kyoto
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