Akamatsu Masanori

In this Japanese name, the family name is Akamatsu.

Akamatsu Masanori (赤松 政範, 1455-1496) was one of the chief generals of the Hosokawa clan in the Ōnin War.[1]

Early life

Masanori was a son of Akamatsu Masamoto.

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]

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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