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Matsuo Bashō

Japanese poet(1644–1694)

Matsuo Bashō was born in 1644 in Iga, Japan and died on November 28, 1694.

Born

in 1644

Died: November 28, 1694

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Birthplace
Iga, Japan
Birthplace detail
Born at Bashō's birth house
Professions
painter, poet
Citizenship
Japan

More about Matsuo Bashō

Birth name
松尾金作
Pseudonyms
俳聖, 松尾甚七郎, 松尾甚四郎

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Questions people ask

Where was Matsuo Bashō born?

Matsuo Bashō was born in Iga, Japan.

What was Matsuo Bashō’s name at birth?

Matsuo Bashō’s recorded birth name is 松尾金作.

When did Matsuo Bashō die?

Matsuo Bashō died on November 28, 1694.