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	Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when it was first shown to Ratonhnhaké:ton, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].		Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when it was first shown to Ratonhnhaké:ton, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].

	When Ratonhnhaké:ton is fighting Biddle, the latter remarks at how Haytham would reward him greatly for ridding him of the Assassin. However, historically, Biddle died in {{Wiki\|Battle off Barbados\|battle}} off the coast of [[Barbados]] on 17 March 1778, when the ''Randolph'' attacked the British {{Wiki\|ship of the line}} {{Wiki\|HMS Yarmouth (1745)\|HMS ''Yarmouth''}},<ref name="Wiki"/> instead of in [[the Bahamas]] as presented in-game. In ''Assassin's Creed III'', Ratonhnhaké:ton and Haytham had formed an alliance at this time, implying that Biddle was either unaware of the truce or was intentionally going against Haytham's orders.		When Ratonhnhaké:ton is fighting Biddle, the latter remarks at how Haytham would reward him greatly for ridding him of the Assassin. However, historically, Biddle died in {{Wiki\|Battle off Barbados\|battle}} off the coast of [[Barbados]] on 7 March 1778, when the ''Randolph'' attacked the British {{Wiki\|ship of the line}} {{Wiki\|HMS Yarmouth (1745)\|HMS ''Yarmouth''}},<ref name="Wiki"/> instead of in [[the Bahamas]] as presented in-game. In ''Assassin's Creed III'', Ratonhnhaké:ton and Haytham had formed an alliance at this time, implying that Biddle was either unaware of the truce or was intentionally going against Haytham's orders.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\|birth = 10 September 1750<br>[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States\|British America]]		\|birth = 10 September 1750<br>[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States\|British America]]
	\|death = 17 March 1778 {{c\|aged 27}}<br>[[The Bahamas]], [[Caribbean Sea]]		\|death = March 1778 {{c\|aged 27}}<br>[[The Bahamas]], [[Caribbean Sea]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|database = [[Database: Nicholas Biddle\|Nicholas Biddle]]		\|database = [[Database: Nicholas Biddle\|Nicholas Biddle]]

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	Because of this, Biddle was a well admired and respected captain; not only did he lead successful campaigns, he kept morale and his crew's efficiency high by fairly sharing the spoils of victory, not through corporal punishment. Rather than allow his ship to be captured, he convinced Ratonhnhaké:ton to let him sink with his ship.<ref name="AC3" />		Because of this, Biddle was a well admired and respected captain; not only did he lead successful campaigns, he kept morale and his crew's efficiency high by fairly sharing the spoils of victory, not through corporal punishment. Rather than allow his ship to be captured, he convinced Ratonhnhaké:ton to let him sink with his ship.<ref name="AC3" />

	===~~Equipment~~ and ~~skills~~===		===Skills and equipment===
	Biddle had a great handling of the sword and the pistol, which he used to great effect in his duel against Ratonhnhaké:ton, he was able to neutralize his opponent's attacks preventing any counterattack attempts.		Biddle had a great handling of the sword and the pistol, which he used to great effect in his duel against Ratonhnhaké:ton, he was able to neutralize his opponent's attacks preventing any counterattack attempts.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Nicholas Biddle is a historical character who appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he is voiced by American actor [[~~Nicholas Biddle~~]].		Nicholas Biddle is a historical character who appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he is voiced by American actor [[Fred Tatasciore]].

	Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when Ratonhnhaké:ton was first shown it, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].		Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when Ratonhnhaké:ton was first shown it, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].

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Early life

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	Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner before the developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]].<ref name="AC3" />		Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner before the developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]].<ref name="AC3" />

	In 1775, Biddle resigned his commission to join the Continental Navy at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Following this, Biddle was given command of the [[schooner]] ''[[USS Franklin]]''<ref name="Database"/>—named after [[Benjamin Franklin]]<ref name="Wiki"/>—and patrolled the naval convoy routes.<ref name="Database" />		In 1775, Biddle resigned his commission to join the Continental Navy at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Following this, Biddle was given command of the [[schooner]] [[USS Franklin\|USS ''Franklin'']]<ref name="Database"/>—named after [[Benjamin Franklin]]<ref name="Wiki"/>—and patrolled the naval convoy routes.<ref name="Database" />

	===Reign of the East Coast===		===Reign of the East Coast===

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	\|image = AC3 Nicholas Biddle render.png		\|image = AC3 Nicholas Biddle render.png
	\|birth = 10 September 1750<br>[[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States\|British America]]		\|birth = 10 September 1750<br>[[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States\|British America]]
	\|death = 17 March 1778 (aged 27)<br>[[The Bahamas]], [[Caribbean Sea]]		\|death = 17 March 1778 (aged 27)<br>[[The Bahamas]], [[Caribbean Sea]]
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	'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first ~~captains~~ of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].		'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first [[captain]]s of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Nicholas was born in [[Philadelphia]] in the year 1750 to William Biddle and Mary Scull. At the age of thirteen, he journeyed on a voyage to the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], during which he was stranded on a desert island for two months.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nicholas Biddle (naval officer)}}</ref> In 1770, Biddle joined the British [[Royal Navy]], where he served as a junior officer.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Nicholas Biddle]]</ref> During his time working for the British Crown, Biddle met [[Robert Faulkner]].<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|30 June 2021. Memories needed}}</ref>		Nicholas was born in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] in the year 1750 to William Biddle and Mary Scull. At the age of thirteen, he journeyed on a voyage to the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], during which he was stranded on a desert island for two months.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nicholas Biddle (naval officer)}}</ref> In 1770, Biddle joined the British [[Royal Navy]], where he served as a junior officer.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Nicholas Biddle]]</ref> During his time working for the British Crown, Biddle met [[Robert Faulkner]].<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|30 June 2021. Memories needed}}</ref>

	Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner before the developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]].<ref name="AC3" />		Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner before the developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]].<ref name="AC3" />

imported>Sol Pacificus: See this error too often. "Nicholas Biddle was one of the first captains. . .and a member of the. . .Templar Order" is the same structure as "[Subject] is A and B". No matter how long the sentence is, there should not be a comma between A and B.

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See this error too often. "Nicholas Biddle was one of the first captains. . .and a member of the. . .Templar Order" is the same structure as "[Subject] is A and B". No matter how long the sentence is, there should *not* be a comma between A and B.

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	'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first captains of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]], and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].		'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first captains of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first [[captain]]s of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].		'''Nicholas Biddle''' (1750 – 1778) was one of the first [[captain]]s of the [[Continental Navy]] during the [[American Revolutionary War]], and a member of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	Nicholas Biddle was born in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] in 1750 to William Biddle and Mary Scull. At the age of thirteen, he journeyed on a voyage to the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], during which he was stranded on a desert island for two months.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nicholas Biddle (naval officer)}}</ref> In 1770, Biddle joined the British [[Royal Navy]], where he served as a junior officer.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Nicholas Biddle]]</ref> During his time working for the British Crown, Biddle met [[Robert Faulkner]].<ref name="The Hard Way">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Hard Way]]</ref>		Nicholas Biddle was born in [[Philadelphia, United States\|Philadelphia]] in 1750 to William Biddle and Mary Scull. At the age of thirteen, he journeyed on a voyage to the [[Caribbean\|West Indies]], during which he was stranded on a desert island for two months.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Nicholas Biddle (naval officer)}}</ref> In 1770, Biddle joined the British [[Royal Navy]], where he served as a junior officer.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Nicholas Biddle]]</ref> During his time working for the British Crown, Biddle met [[Robert Faulkner]].<ref name="The Hard Way">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Hard Way]]</ref>

	Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner ~~before the~~ developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]].<ref name="The Hard Way" />		Later, while in [[Martha's Vineyard]], Biddle was talking with [[Benjamin Church]], who intended to recruit him into the [[Templars\|Templar Order]]. As the meeting progressed, Biddle first encountered the young [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], and quickly exchanged an insult with Faulkner. The developing argument was cut short by [[Amanda Bailey]], who wanted to prevent a fight in her establishment.<ref name="The Hard Way" />

	In 1775, Biddle resigned his commission to join the Continental Navy at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Following this, ~~Biddle~~ was given command of the [[schooner]] [[USS Franklin\|USS ''Franklin'']]<ref name="Database"/>—named after [[Benjamin Franklin]]<ref name="Wiki"/>—and patrolled the naval convoy routes.<ref name="Database" />		In 1775, Biddle resigned his commission in the Royal Navy to join the Continental Navy at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Following this, he was given command of the [[schooner]] [[USS Franklin\|USS ''Franklin'']]<ref name="Database"/>—named after [[Benjamin Franklin]]<ref name="Wiki"/>—and patrolled the naval convoy routes.<ref name="Database" />

	===Reign of the East Coast===		===Reign of the East Coast===
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	Biddle devised a plan with his Templar co-conspirators in the British Navy, ultimately aiming to strengthen and expand the Continental Navy under his command for the Templar cause. Biddle sent Templar [[ship]]s to attack merchant vessels in Martha's Vineyard and to occupy [[Fort Phoenix]], despite its lack of strategic value.<ref name="The Chase">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Chase]]</ref>		Biddle devised a plan with his Templar co-conspirators in the British Navy, ultimately aiming to strengthen and expand the Continental Navy under his command for the Templar cause. Biddle sent Templar [[ship]]s to attack merchant vessels in Martha's Vineyard and to occupy [[Fort Phoenix]], despite its lack of strategic value.<ref name="The Chase">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Chase]]</ref>

	From there, Biddle ~~pleaded and~~ tricked the [[Continental Congress]] into believing that the British Navy was a threat to the Colonial coast. As a result, the Congress commissioned more ships for the Continental Navy, and by 1776, ~~the Congress made~~ Biddle ~~the captain~~ of a frigate, the ''[[USS Randolph\|Randolph]]''.<ref name="The Rescue">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Rescue (III)\|The Rescue]]</ref>		From there, Biddle tricked the [[Continental Congress]] into believing that the British Navy was a threat to the Colonial coast. As a result, the Congress commissioned more ships for the Continental Navy, and by 1776, Biddle was given command of a frigate, the ''[[USS Randolph\|Randolph]]''.<ref name="The Rescue">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Rescue (III)\|The Rescue]]</ref>

	Biddle continued patrolling the Colonial coast and naval trade routes while orchestrating British attacks with his Templar co-conspirators. The ''Randolph'' attacked [[Nantucket]], claiming it was a British Loyalist post when it had actually sided with the Continental Army, in an attempt to further convince the Congress that more ships were needed. Biddle also planned to boost his reputation and service record in order to be promoted to the rank of Admiral over the entire Continental Navy fleet.<ref name="The Rescue" />		Biddle continued patrolling the Colonial coast and naval trade routes while orchestrating British attacks with his Templar co-conspirators. The ''Randolph'' attacked [[Nantucket]], claiming it was a British Loyalist post when it had actually sided with the Continental Army, in an attempt to further convince the Congress that more ships were needed. Biddle also planned to boost his reputation and service record in order to be promoted to the rank of Admiral over the entire Continental Navy fleet.<ref name="The Rescue" />
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	The ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Ratonhnhaké:ton, came to ''La Belladonna''{{'}}s defense before the ships attacked. The two vessels then destroyed the formation of Templar ships, while Biddle observed the battle safely from a distance.<ref name="French Involvement" />		The ''[[Aquila]]'', captained by Ratonhnhaké:ton, came to ''La Belladonna''{{'}}s defense before the ships attacked. The two vessels then destroyed the formation of Templar ships, while Biddle observed the battle safely from a distance.<ref name="French Involvement" />

	In 1778, in order to remove Ratonhnhaké:ton as a threat to his plans, Biddle patrolled the Caribbean coast, successfully luring the ''Aquila'' into a trap. In this encounter, the ''Randolph'' attacked the ''Aquila'' with the aid of two [[Men o' War]]. However, the ''Aquila'' ~~destroyed~~ the Men o' War and ~~successfully~~ disabled the ''Randolph''{{'}}s mast with a single broadside of chained cannonballs.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Biddle's Hideout]]</ref>		In March 1778, in order to remove Ratonhnhaké:ton as a threat to his plans, Biddle patrolled the [[Caribbean]] coast, successfully luring the ''Aquila'' into a trap. In this encounter, the ''Randolph'' attacked the ''Aquila'' with the aid of two [[Man O' War\|Men O' War]]. However, the ''Aquila'' sank the Men O' War and disabled the ''Randolph''{{'}}s mast with a single broadside of chained cannonballs.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Biddle's Hideout]]</ref>

	Following this, Ratonhnhaké:ton and the ''Aquila''{{'}}s crew boarded and attacked the ''Randolph'', during which Ratonhnhaké:ton confronted Biddle on the quarterdeck, causing both crews to cease fighting and watch as the two captains dueled, with Biddle furiously vowing to make Ratonhnhaké:ton suffer for the damage dealt to the ''Randolph''.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />		Following this, Ratonhnhaké:ton and the ''Aquila''{{'}}s crew boarded and attacked the ''Randolph'', during which Ratonhnhaké:ton confronted Biddle on the quarterdeck, causing both crews to cease fighting and watch as the two captains dueled, with Biddle furiously vowing to make Ratonhnhaké:ton suffer for the damage dealt to the ''Randolph''.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />
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	{{Quote\|Wait. Let the ''Randolph'' die with me. Don't take her as a prize. Please. Please. I want no quarter, just to sink with my ship.\|Biddle's final words to Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1778.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Biddle's Hideout}}		{{Quote\|Wait. Let the ''Randolph'' die with me. Don't take her as a prize. Please. Please. I want no quarter, just to sink with my ship.\|Biddle's final words to Ratonhnhaké:ton, 1778.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Biddle's Hideout}}
	[[File:ACIII-Biddlehideout 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Biddle dueling Ratonhnhaké:ton]]		[[File:ACIII-Biddlehideout 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|Biddle dueling Ratonhnhaké:ton]]
	Ratonhnhaké:ton overpowered Biddle, until Biddle fired a shot at a gunpowder keg, causing both of them to fall below deck. The two soon continued their duel, with Ratonhnhaké:ton emerging victorious and ~~wounding~~ Biddle. ~~While dying~~, Biddle justified his actions by claiming that he ~~benefited and~~ empowered the Continental Navy. He rebuked the Assassins, calling Ratonhnhaké:ton a fool for not understanding or accepting his goals.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />		Ratonhnhaké:ton overpowered Biddle, until Biddle fired a shot at a gunpowder keg, causing both of them to fall below deck. The two soon continued their duel, with Ratonhnhaké:ton emerging victorious and dealing Biddle a fatal wound. As he died, Biddle justified his actions by claiming that he empowered the Continental Navy. He rebuked the Assassins, calling Ratonhnhaké:ton a fool for not understanding or accepting his goals.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />

	With his final words, Biddle asked Ratonhnhaké:ton not to take the ''Randolph'' as a prize, instead allowing him to die and sink with his ship. Ratonhnhaké:ton granted this request and left, igniting several barrels of gunpowder behind him~~, destroying~~ the ''Randolph''.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />		With his final words, Biddle asked Ratonhnhaké:ton not to take the ''Randolph'' as a prize, instead allowing him to die and sink with his ship. Ratonhnhaké:ton granted this request and left, igniting several barrels of gunpowder behind him to destroy the ''Randolph''.<ref name="Biddle's Hideout" />

	==Personality and traits==		==Personality and traits==
	{{Quote\|Is that why you hunted me? Because you thought me an enemy to the cause? You're every bit the fool I was told.\|Biddle to Ratonhnhaké:ton following his defeat, 1778.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Biddle's Hideout}}		{{Quote\|Is that why you hunted me? Because you thought me an enemy to the cause? You're every bit the fool I was told.\|Biddle to Ratonhnhaké:ton following his defeat, 1778.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Biddle's Hideout}}
	Biddle was a capable, ~~experienced~~, ~~brave~~ and proud individual, which showed itself in his nautical achievements. He also viewed himself as a "man of vision", and was ambitious, charismatic and arrogant to the point that he saw himself as becoming Admiral of the entire Continental Navy.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>		Biddle was a capable, brave, and proud individual, which showed itself in his nautical achievements. He also viewed himself as a "man of vision", and was ambitious, charismatic, and arrogant to the point that he saw himself as becoming Admiral of the entire Continental Navy.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref>

	Because of this, Biddle was a well admired and respected captain; not only did he lead successful campaigns, he kept morale and his crew's efficiency high by fairly sharing the spoils of victory, not through corporal punishment. Rather than allow his ship to be captured, he convinced Ratonhnhaké:ton to let him sink with the ''Randolph''.<ref name="AC3" />		Because of this, Biddle was a well-admired and respected captain; not only did he lead successful campaigns, he kept morale and his crew's efficiency high by fairly sharing the spoils of victory, not through corporal punishment. Rather than allow his ship to be captured, he convinced Ratonhnhaké:ton to let him sink with the ''Randolph''.<ref name="AC3" />

	===Skills and equipment===		===Skills and equipment===
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Nicholas Biddle is a historical character who ~~appeared~~ in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he is voiced by American actor [[Fred Tatasciore]].		Nicholas Biddle is a historical character who appears in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he is voiced by American actor [[Fred Tatasciore]].

	Biddle is the only major assassination target in the game whose death does not take place within the main storyline of ''Assassin's Creed III''. Instead, he serves as the main antagonist of the game's naval sequences, only making one appearance in the main storyline, in the memory "[[The Hard Way]]". Despite his major role as one of [[Haytham Kenway]]'s co-conspirators, Biddle is never mentioned in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''.		Biddle is the only major assassination target in the game whose death does not take place within the main storyline of ''Assassin's Creed III''. Instead, he serves as the main antagonist of the game's naval sequences, only making one appearance in the main storyline, in the memory "[[The Hard Way]]". Despite his major role as one of [[Haytham Kenway]]'s co-conspirators, Biddle is never mentioned in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''.
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	Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when it was first shown to Ratonhnhaké:ton, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].		Even after his death, Biddle's portrait remains uncrossed in the [[Davenport Homestead]] manor. Despite the fact that Biddle's portrait appeared on the cellar wall when it was first shown to Ratonhnhaké:ton, he failed to recognize him at [[Martha's Vineyard]].

	~~When Ratonhnhaké:ton is fighting Biddle, the latter remarks at how Haytham would reward him greatly for ridding him of the Assassin. However, historically~~, Biddle died in {{Wiki\|Battle off Barbados\|battle}} off the coast of [[Barbados]] on 7 March 1778, when the ''Randolph'' attacked the ~~British~~ {{Wiki\|ship of the line}} {{Wiki\|HMS Yarmouth (1745)\|HMS ''Yarmouth''}},<ref name="Wiki"/> instead of in [[the Bahamas]] as presented in-game. ~~In ''~~Assassin~~'s Creed III''~~, Ratonhnhaké:ton and Haytham had formed an alliance at this time, implying that Biddle was ~~either~~ unaware of the truce or ~~was intentionally going against Haytham's orders~~.		Historically, Biddle died in {{Wiki\|Battle off Barbados\|battle}} off the coast of [[Barbados]] on 7 March 1778, when the ''Randolph'' attacked the {{Wiki\|ship of the line}} {{Wiki\|HMS Yarmouth (1745)\|HMS ''Yarmouth''}},<ref name="Wiki"/> instead of in [[the Bahamas]] as presented in-game. Furthermore, during his duel with Ratonhnhaké:ton, Biddle remarks that he expects Haytham to reward him greatly for ridding him of the Assassin. However, Ratonhnhaké:ton and Haytham had formed an alliance at this time, implying that Biddle was unaware of the truce or that his death in-game occurs at a different time than in real life.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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			AC3 PR NicolasBiddle TemplarPortrait StephaneTurgeon.png\|A portrait of Biddle
	ACIII-HardWay 6.png\|Ratonhnhaké:ton confronting Church and Biddle		ACIII-HardWay 6.png\|Ratonhnhaké:ton confronting Church and Biddle
	ACIII-HardWay 7.png\|Amanda Bailey breaking up Faulkner and Biddle's argument		ACIII-HardWay 7.png\|Amanda Bailey breaking up Faulkner and Biddle's argument