Oni Gozen
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Oni Gozen (鬼御前) (fl. 16th century) was a Japanese noble lady and onna-musha from the Sengoku period. She was the wife of Hoashi Akinao (帆足鑑直) the retainer of Ōtomo clan. She was a military commander who actively participated in the Kyushu campaign of 1586–1587, helping to repel the Shimazu army from the Ōtomo clan.
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Oni Gozen 鬼御前 | |
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Spouse | Hoashi Akinao |
Children | at least one daughter (wife of Mōri Gorozaemon) |
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Allegiance | ![]() |
Unit | Hoashi clan |
Battles/wars | Kyūshū Campaign |
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She was nicknamed Oni (Ogre or Demon) because she proved to be a fierce and brave warrior. She received the honorific suffix ''Gozen'', a Japanese term; that means "young lady" or ''honorable''.