Murasaki Shikibu

Summary

Murasaki Shikibu is a human^[1]. She was born in Heian-kyō^[2]. She was born on 973^[3]. She passed away in Heian-kyō^[4]. She died on 1014^[5]. She worked as a lady-in-waiting^[6], novelist^[7], poet^[8], writer^[9], and diarist^[10]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Murasaki Shikibu's place of birth was Heian-kyō^[2].
• Murasaki Shikibu died in Heian-kyō^[4].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 973^[3].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 978^[12].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 972^[13].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 974^[14].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 975^[15].
• Murasaki Shikibu was born on 970^[16].
• Murasaki Shikibu died on 1014^[5].
• Murasaki Shikibu died on 1016^[17].
• Murasaki Shikibu died on 1031^[18].
• Murasaki Shikibu died on 1019^[19].
• Murasaki Shikibu died on 1100^[20].
• Murasaki Shikibu's father was Fujiwara no Tametoki^[21].
• Murasaki Shikibu's mother was Fujiwara no Tamenobu's daughter^[22].
• Murasaki Shikibu was married to Fujiwara no Nobutaka^[23].
• A child of Murasaki Shikibu was Daini no Sanmi^[24].
• Murasaki Shikibu held citizenship in Japan^[25].
• Murasaki Shikibu worked as a lady-in-waiting^[6].
• Murasaki Shikibu's professions included novelist^[7].
• Murasaki Shikibu worked as a poet^[8].
• Murasaki Shikibu worked as a writer^[9].
• Murasaki Shikibu worked as a diarist^[10].
• Murasaki Shikibu worked as a philosopher^[26].
• Murasaki Shikibu's field of work was poetry^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Murasaki Shikibu was born in Heian-kyō^[2]. Recorded date of birth include 973^[3], 978^[12], 972^[13], 974^[14], 975^[15], and 970^[16]. Her father was Fujiwara no Tametoki^[21]. Her mother was Fujiwara no Tamenobu's daughter^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lady-in-waiting^[6], novelist^[7], poet^[8], writer^[9], diarist^[10], and philosopher^[26]. Fields of work include poetry^[27], a literary form^[28] and novel^[29], a literary form^[30]. Murasaki Shikibu was employed by Fujiwara no Shōshi^[31].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Tale of Genji^[32], a literary work^[33], in Japan^[34], founded in 1010^[35]; The Diary of Lady Murasaki^[36], a literary work^[37], founded in 1010^[38]; and Poetic Memoirs^[39], a kashū^[40]. Things named for Murasaki Shikibu include Callicarpa japonica^[41], a taxon^[42]; Murasaki Shikibu Prize^[43], a literary award^[44], in Japan^[45]; and Murasaki^[46].

Personal Life

Murasaki Shikibu was married to Fujiwara no Nobutaka^[23]. A child of her was Daini no Sanmi^[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1014^[5], 1016^[17], 1031^[18], 1019^[19], and 1100^[20]. Murasaki Shikibu died in Heian-kyō^[4].

Why It Matters

Murasaki Shikibu ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).^[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

She has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima^[49], a writer^[50], 1925–1970^[51], of Japan^[52], awarded the Shinchosha literature award^[53], specialised in creative and professional writing^[54].

Works attributed to her include The Tale of Genji^[55], a literary work^[56], in Japan^[57], founded in 1010^[58] and The Diary of Lady Murasaki^[59], a literary work^[60], founded in 1010^[61]. Entities named for her include Callicarpa japonica^[41], a taxon^[42]; Murasaki Shikibu Prize^[43], a literary award^[44], in Japan^[45]; and Murasaki^[46].

FAQs

Where was Murasaki Shikibu born?

Murasaki Shikibu's place of birth was Heian-kyō^[2].

Where did Murasaki Shikibu die?

Murasaki Shikibu died in Heian-kyō^[4].

Who were Murasaki Shikibu's parents?

Murasaki Shikibu's father was Fujiwara no Tametoki^[21]. Murasaki Shikibu's mother was Fujiwara no Tamenobu's daughter^[22].

Who was Murasaki Shikibu married to?

Murasaki Shikibu's spouses include Fujiwara no Nobutaka^[23].

What did Murasaki Shikibu do for work?

Murasaki Shikibu worked as lady-in-waiting^[6], novelist^[7], poet^[8], writer^[9], and diarist^[10].

Who did Murasaki Shikibu influence?

Murasaki Shikibu has been cited as an influence by Yukio Mishima^[49].