THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Nichiren

Nichiren has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 23, 1222 in Tanjō-ji Temple.

Born

February 23, 1222

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: November 21, 1282

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Tanjō-ji Temple, Kamogawa
Professions
writer, philosopher, Buddhist monk, monk, teacher
Citizenship
Japan

Incompatible birth dates

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

April 6, 1222

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

    No external source identified

    April 6, 1222

    Precision: day · Rank: normal

      No external source identified

      More about Nichiren

      Zodiac sign
      Pisces
      Pseudonyms
      薬王麿, 善日麿, 是聖房蓮長

      All birth date sources

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      Quick answers

      When was Nichiren born?

      Nichiren has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 23, 1222 in Tanjō-ji Temple.

      How old was Nichiren when they died?

      An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.