About Shikishi-naishinnō

(1149 – March 1, 1201) was a Japanese classical poet, who lived during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. She was the third daughter of Emperor Go-Shirakawa. In 1159, Shikishi, who did not marry, went into service at the Kamo Shrine in Kyoto. She left the shrine after some time, and in her later years became a Buddhist nun.

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Occupation: poet, writer
Citizenship: Japan
Born: 1149

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Shikishi-naishinnō

Japanese princess and poet, daughter of emperor Go-Shirakawa

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