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People: Yamana Sōzen
Topic: Gracchi, Revolt of the
Location: Yulin Shaanxi (Shensi) China

Yamana Sōzen

Japanese daimyo and Buddhist monk
Years: 1404 - 1473

Yamana Sōzen (July 6, 1404 – April 15, 1473), is originally Yamana Mochitoyo before becoming a monk.

Due to his red complexion, he is sometimes known as Aka-nyūdō, "the Red Monk".

He is one of the daimyo who fights against Hosokawa Katsumoto during the Ōnin War in Kyoto.