Heian-kyō
Heian-kyō ranks 536th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Gary, Indiana, Rennes, and Raleigh, North Carolina. The most famous people from Heian-kyō are Murasaki Shikibu, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and Sei Shōnagon. The most famous people who died in Heian-kyō are 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.
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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Murasaki Shikibu
WRITER
973 - 1014
HPI: 78.63
Rank: 1
Minamoto no Yoshitsune
MILITARY PERSONNEL
1159 - 1189
HPI: 73.68
Rank: 2
Sei Shōnagon
WRITER
966 - 1025
HPI: 71.53
Rank: 3
Emperor Go-Momozono
POLITICIAN
1758 - 1779
HPI: 70.98
Rank: 4
Emperor Go-Daigo
POLITICIAN
1288 - 1339
HPI: 70.04
Rank: 5
Taira no Kiyomori
POLITICIAN
1118 - 1181
HPI: 68.18
Rank: 6
Emperor Uda
POLITICIAN
867 - 931
HPI: 67.13
Rank: 7
Emperor Go-Fukakusa
POLITICIAN
1243 - 1304
HPI: 66.74
Rank: 8
Emperor Go-Uda
POLITICIAN
1267 - 1324
HPI: 66.53
Rank: 9
Emperor Kōkō
POLITICIAN
830 - 887
HPI: 65.96
Rank: 10
Emperor Go-Toba
POLITICIAN
1180 - 1239
HPI: 65.91
Rank: 11
Emperor Daigo
POLITICIAN
885 - 930
HPI: 65.15
Rank: 12
People Deceased in Heian-kyō
Go to all RankingsMurasaki Shikibu
WRITER
973 - 1014
HPI: 78.63
Rank: 1
Yosa Buson
WRITER
1716 - 1783
HPI: 68.07
Rank: 2
Emperor Go-Fushimi
POLITICIAN
1288 - 1336
HPI: 67.39
Rank: 3
Emperor Go-Nijō
POLITICIAN
1285 - 1308
HPI: 66.80
Rank: 4
Emperor Fushimi
POLITICIAN
1265 - 1317
HPI: 66.24
Rank: 5
Emperor Kameyama
POLITICIAN
1249 - 1305
HPI: 65.98
Rank: 6
Emperor Junna
POLITICIAN
785 - 840
HPI: 65.96
Rank: 7
Emperor Go-Shirakawa
POLITICIAN
1127 - 1192
HPI: 65.88
Rank: 8
Emperor Hanazono
POLITICIAN
1297 - 1348
HPI: 65.27
Rank: 9
Emperor Daigo
POLITICIAN
885 - 930
HPI: 65.15
Rank: 10
Eisai
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1141 - 1215
HPI: 65.03
Rank: 11
Emperor Go-Reizei
POLITICIAN
1025 - 1068
HPI: 65.00
Rank: 12
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).
Occupational Trends
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.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in Heian-kyō since 1700.
