Akai Naomasa (赤井 直正, 1529 – April 8, 1578) was a Japanese samurai leader of the Sengoku period.[1] He was known for his bravery and skill as a warrior, so his nickname became 'red Oni (demon) of Tamba Province'.[2]
| Akai Naomasa | |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1529 |
| Death date | April 8, 1578 (aged 48–49) |
| Other name(s) | "Red Demon of Tamba Province" |
| Domain(s) | Tamba province |
Naomasa is known for his defense of Kuroi Castle in Tamba Province. In 1578, during the siege of Kuroi Castle, he died of disease; and the responsibility for defending the castle passed to his nephew, Akai Tadaie.[1]
After the death of Akai Naomasa, some members of the Akai clan became retainers under Tōdō Takatora.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Ōta, Gyūichi et al. (2011). The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga, p. 323 n32.
- ^ "黒井城" (in Japanese). 城旅. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "SamuraiWiki". Samurai Archives. Archived from the original on 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
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