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poem. A poet in a Heian period kimono writes Japanese poetry during the Kamo Kyokusui No En Ancient Festival at Jonan-gu shrine on April 29, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Festival of Kyokusui-no Utage orignated in 1,182, party Heian era (794-1192).

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Baptized	February 8, 1612 • England
Died	September 25, 1680 • London • England
Notable Works	“Hudibras”

Peacock, oil painting by H. Wallis, 1858; in the National Portrait Gallery, London

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