Akai Naomasa

Akai Naomasa (赤井 直正, 1529 – April 8, 1578) was a Japanese samurai leader of the Sengoku period.[1] He was known as a brave and skillful warrior so his nickname was red Oni (demon) of Tamba Province.[2]

In this Japanese name, the family name is Akai.

Naomasa is known for his defense of Kuroi Castle in Tamba Province. During the siege, he died of disease; and the responsibility for defending the castle passed to his nephew, Akai Tadaie.[1]

References
  1. Ōta, Gyūichi et al. (2011). The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga, p. 323 n32.
  2. "黒井城" (in Japanese). 城旅. Retrieved 25 July 2019.


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