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Heian-kyō (jpn)

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Heian-kyō ranks 536th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Gary, Indiana, Rennes, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Memorable people born in Heian-kyō include Murasaki Shikibu, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Sei Shōnagon. Memorable people who died in Heian-kyō include Murasaki Shikibu, Yosa Buson, and Emperor Go-Fushimi. Heian-kyō has been the birth place of many politicians, and writers and the death place of many politicians, and writers. Heian-kyō is located in Japan.

Heian-kyō (平安京; lit. "peaceful/tranquil capital") was one of several former names for the city now known as Kyoto. It was the official capital of Japan for over one thousand years, from 794 to 1868 with an interruption in 1180. Read more on Wikipedia

People

Between 830 and 1849, Heian-kyō was the birth place of 26 globally memorable people, including Murasaki Shikibu, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Sei Shōnagon. Additionaly, 24 globally memorable people have passed away in Heian-kyō including Murasaki Shikibu, Yosa Buson, and Emperor Go-Fushimi.

People Born in Heian-kyō

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People Deceased in Heian-kyō

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Occupations

Most individuals born in present day Heian-kyō were politicians (17), writers (5), military personnels (1), religious figures (1), and companions (1),  while most who died were politicians (15), writers (4), religious figures (2), painters (2), and military personnels (1).

Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Heian-kyō, including Emperor Go-Momozono, Emperor Go-Daigo, and Taira no Kiyomori.

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Overlapping Lives

Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in Heian-kyō since 1700.