Akamatsu Masanori

Akamatsu Masanori (赤松 政範, d. 1577) was one of the chief generals of the Hosokawa clan in the Ōnin War.[1]

In this Japanese name, the family name is Akamatsu.

Early life

Masanori was a son of Akamatsu Masamoto, and husband of Tōshōin.

Daimyo

Masanori succeeded his father as head of the Akamatsu clan.

In 1458, Masanori was appointed governor or constable (shugo) of northern Kaga Province.[2]

Legacy

Masanori is known for adding two baileys (honmaru) to Himeji Castle in 1467.[3]

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References
  1. Varley, H. Paul. (1967). The Ōnin war: history of its origins and background, p. 75.
  2. Davis, David Lee. (1978). The Kaga Ikko Ikke, 1473-1580, p. 40.
  3. Turp, John. (2011). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Japan, p. 206.
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