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Akamatsu Masanori

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Name
  
Akamatsu Masanori


Died
  
1577

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

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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.

Legacy

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

References

Akamatsu Masanori Wikipedia