Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Matsuo Basho Biography and Timeline

Follow Matsuo Basho through 2 dated historical records for Japan.

Matsuo Basho, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1689–1689Years on this page

1689

Oku no Hosomichi Journey

Poet · Haiku poet · Edo · Arts / Literature

Begins the journey later recorded in Oku no Hosomichi

Role range: 1694

Visit to Matsushima

Poet · Haiku poet · Matsushima · Arts / Literature

Visits Matsushima during the Oku no Hosomichi journey

Role range: 1694

Records, sources and methodology

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