Momonoi
The Momonoi were a branch of the Ashikaga warrior family, named for Momonoi in Kōzuke Province. Members fought on opposing sides during Japan's Northern and Southern Courts wars.
Momonoi Tadatsune became governor of Etchū in 1344 and supported Ashikaga Tadayoshi against his brother Takauji. In 1355 he helped seize Kyoto for Ashikaga Tadafuyu, but was driven out; defeat at Nagasawa in 1370 cost him his base in Etchū.
Characters
- Momonoi Akinobu
- Momonoi Mitsuuji
- Momonoi Moriyoshi
- Momonoi Naoyoshi
- Momonoi Sadayori
- Momonoi Tadakazu
- Momonoi Tadanobu
- Momonoi Tadatsune
- Momonoi Taneuji
- Momonoi Yorinao
- Momonoi Yoriuji
- Momonoi Yoshisuke
- Momonoi Yoshitane