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Line 1: + − Motoyasu was a son of [[Akagawa Fusanobu]]. He became the head of the [[Akagawa clan|Akagawa]] following the death of his elder brother [[Akagawa Narihide|Narihide]] in battle around [[1523]]. He was a notable retainer of [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari]] and was named one of his '18 Generals'. He became a close retainer of [[Mori Takamoto|Môri Takamoto]] and was consulted by him on most matters. After the sudden death of Môri Takamoto in [[1563]] he was confined to his home under suspicion and was later made to commit suicide along with his adopted son Matasaburou. [[Akagawa Nobuyuki]], a nephew, was named as heir to his house. + + + + +
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* ''Died: [[1567]]''
* ''Died: [[1567]]''
* ''Title: Sakyô''
* ''Title: Sakyô''
* ''Japanese'': [[赤川]]元保 ''(Akagawa Motoyasu)''
Motoyasu was a son of [[Akagawa Fusanobu]]. He became the head of the [[Akagawa clan|Akagawa]] following the death of his elder brother [[Akagawa Narihide|Narihide]] in battle around [[1523]]. He was a notable retainer of [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari]] and was named one of his '18 Generals'. He became a close retainer of [[Mori Takamoto|Môri Takamoto]] and was consulted by him on most matters. After the sudden death of Môri Takamoto in [[1563]] he was confined to his home under suspicion and was later made to commit suicide along with his adopted son Matasaburou. [[Akagawa Nobuyuki]], a nephew, was named as heir to his house. Motoyasu’s part, if any, in Takamoto’s suspicious passing is unclear. Akagawa Nobuyuki, a nephew, was named as heir to his house.
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