Akamatsu Masanori
Template:Japanese name Akamatsu Masanori (赤松 政範, d. 1577) was one of the chief generals of the Hosokawa clan in the Ōnin War.[1]
Early life
Masanori was a son of Akamatsu Masamoto, and husband of Tōshōin.
Daimyo
Masanori succeeded his father as head of the Akamatsu clan.[citation needed]
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
- ^ Varley, H. Paul. (1967). The Ōnin war: history of its origins and background, p. 75.
- ^ Davis, David Lee. (1978). The Kaga Ikko Ikke, 1473-1580, p. 40.
- ^ Turp, John. (2011). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Japan, p. 206.
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