Ōtomo no Tabito
Ōtomo no Tabito 大伴旅人 | |
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Ōtomo no Tabito in Zenken Kojitsu by Kikuchi Yōsai | |
| Born | 665 |
| Died | 31 August 731 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | court noble, poet |
| Spouse | Ōtomo no Iratsume |
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Ōtomo no Tabito (大伴 旅人; 665 - 31 August 731) was a Japanese court noble, military leader and poet. He is known for his military campaign against the Hayato Rebellion and as the father of Ōtomo no Yakamochi, who contributed to the compilation of the Man'yōshū alongside his father. He served as Dainagon and held the court rank of Junior Second Rank.