THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Hōnen
Hōnen was born on May 20, 1133 in Kumenan, Japan and died on March 7, 1212, aged 78.
Born
May 20, 1133
Hōnen died aged 78.
Died: March 7, 1212
Source:
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Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Kumenan, Japan
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Tanjō-ji Temple
- Professions
- Buddhist monk
- Citizenship
- Japan
More about Hōnen
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- 勢至丸
- Pseudonyms
- 源空
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Questions people ask
How old was Hōnen when they died?
Hōnen died aged 78.
When is Hōnen’s birthday?
Hōnen’s recorded birthday is May 20.
Where was Hōnen born?
Hōnen was born in Kumenan, Japan.
What was Hōnen’s name at birth?
Hōnen’s recorded birth name is 勢至丸.
When did Hōnen die?
Hōnen died on March 7, 1212.