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	\| birth = April or June 1268<br>{{Wiki\|Fontainebleau}}, [[Kingdom of France]]		\| birth = April or June 1268<br>{{Wiki\|Fontainebleau}}, [[Kingdom of France]]
	\| death = 29 November 1314 (aged 46)<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France		\| death = 29 November 1314 {{c\|aged 46}}<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France
	\| species = [[Human]]		\| species = [[Human]]
	\| affiliates = {{Wiki\|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}		\| affiliates = {{Wiki\|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}

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	Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of Philip		Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of Philip
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imported>Darman36: Ah, thx for correcting me on that

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Ah, thx for correcting me on that

imported>Soranin: He's mentioned in Initiates' timeline, entry 1314: "After King Philip le Bel declared the Templars heretics [...]"

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He's mentioned in Initiates' timeline, entry 1314: "After King Philip le Bel declared the Templars heretics [...]"

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{1stm}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{1stm}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Io\|painting}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Io\|painting}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}

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Appearances: Unconfirmed in Initiates, but in AC2 novel

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: ~~Initiates~~]]'' {{1stm}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' {{1stm}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Io\|painting}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Io\|painting}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}

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	'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty, he was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and ruled as King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (~~historical~~ province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].		'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty, he was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and ruled as King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	\| death = 29 November 1314 (aged 46)<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France		\| death = 29 November 1314 (aged 46)<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France
	\| species = [[Human]]		\| species = [[Human]]
	\| affiliates = ~~Kingdom of France<br>~~{{Wiki\|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}}}		\| affiliates = {{Wiki\|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}
	'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty ~~that reigned from 1285 until his death in 1314. He~~ was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (historical province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].		}}
			'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty, he was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and ruled as King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (historical province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
			===Early reign===
	Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the Templar Order, which had grown rich through banking.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair]]</ref> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>		Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the Templar Order, which had grown rich through banking.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair]]</ref> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>

			===Persecution of the Templars===
	In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[Mentor]] of the [[French Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Templar Order. With the poisoning of Pope [[Benedict XI]], the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the [[Papacy]], Philip dissolved the Order to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an monarchs to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>		In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[Mentor]] of the [[French Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Templar Order. With the poisoning of Pope [[Benedict XI]], the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the [[Papacy]], Philip dissolved the Order to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an monarchs to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

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	As the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]] and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, claiming that they would be punished by God for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year 1314. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />		As the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]] and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, claiming that they would be punished by God for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year 1314. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />

	==Legacy==		===Legacy===
	As a result of ~~Philip’s~~ actions, the Templar Order could no longer operate publicly. They were forced to go underground, rebuilding themselves as a clandestine organization to influence history and ensure their survival.<ref name="~~Practise~~ Makes Perfect">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref>		As a result of Philip's actions, the Templar Order could no longer operate publicly. They were forced to go underground, rebuilding themselves as a clandestine organization to influence history and ensure their survival.<ref name="Practice Makes Perfect">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref>

	In 2012, a 16th century painting of Philip was ~~later~~ included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		In 2012, a 16th-century painting of Philip was included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of Philip		Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of King Philip
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
			As a result of Philip’s actions, the Templar Order could no longer operate publicly. They were forced to go underground, rebuilding themselves as a clandestine organization to influence history and ensure their survival.<ref name="Practise Makes Perfect">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref>

	In 2012, a 16th century painting of Philip was later included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		In 2012, a 16th century painting of Philip was later included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Quote\|King Philip, no punishment is too heinous for the great evil you have inflicted upon the Temple. I curse you! Curse you to the thirteenth generation of your blood! You shall be cursed!\|Jacques de Molay to Philip IV of France at the former's execution, 1314.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay}}		{{Quote\|King Philip, no punishment is too heinous for the great evil you have inflicted upon the Temple. I curse you! Curse you to the thirteenth generation of your blood! You shall be cursed!\|Jacques de Molay to Philip IV of France at the former's execution, 1314.\|Assassin's Creed: Unity\|The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	~~\| name = Philip IV~~
	\| image = King Philip.png		\| image = King Philip.png
	\| birth = April or June 1268<br>{{Wiki\|Fontainebleau~~}}, {{Wiki\|Duchy of Burgundy~~}}, [[Kingdom of France]]		\| birth = April or June 1268<br>{{Wiki\|Fontainebleau}}, [[Kingdom of France]]
	\| death = 29 November 1314 ~~{{c\|~~aged 46}}<br>Fontainebleau~~, Duchy of Burgundy~~, Kingdom of France		\| death = 29 November 1314 (aged 46)<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France
	\| species = [[Human]]		\| species = [[Human]]
	\| affiliates = *Kingdom of France		\| affiliates = Kingdom of France<br>{{Wiki\|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}}}
	*{{Wiki\|House of Capet}}		'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty that reigned from 1285 until his death in 1314. He was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (historical province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].
	*[[Assassins]] {{C\|unwittingly}}}}
	'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''' ~~(French: ''Philippe le Bel''<ref name="Abstergo Story">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files#Dossiers\|Abstergo Files: "File.0.06\Hst_VoxInExcelso"]]</ref>)~~, was King of [[France]] from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty that reigned from 1285 until his death in 1314. He was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (historical province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Templars\|Templar Order]].

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	~~===Early life===~~		Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the Templar Order, which had grown rich through banking.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair]]</ref> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>
	Philip~~, born in 1268~~ to the ~~future {{Wiki\|Philip III of France}}~~, ~~and {{Wiki\|Isabella of Aragon, Queen of France\|Isabella of Aragon}}, was part of~~ the ~~{{Wiki\|House of Capet}}~~. ~~In 1270~~, ~~at two years old, his~~ [[~~Louis IX of France\|grandfather~~]]'~~s death led to his father becoming king and elder brother {{Wiki\|Louis~~ of ~~France (1264–1276)\|Louis}} as heir. Tragedy struck in January 1271 with~~ the ~~death of~~ Philip~~'s mother~~, ~~followed by~~ the ~~demise of his younger brother Robert~~. ~~His father remarried in August 1271~~, ~~marrying {{Wiki\|Marie~~ of ~~Brabant, Queen of France\|Marie}}~~, the ~~daughter of the {{Wiki\|Henry III, Duke of Brabant\|Duke of Brabant}}~~.<ref ~~name="WP"~~>~~{{WP\|Philip IV of France}}~~</ref>

	~~By May 1276~~, Philip~~'s elder brother Louis passed away~~, ~~making eight-year-old~~ Philip the ~~heir apparent~~. ~~Rumors circulated about Louis's~~ poisoning~~, possibly instigated by his stepmother, Marie~~ of ~~Brabant. Despite suspicions~~, ~~both Philip and his surviving brother {{Wiki\|Charles, Count of Valois\|Charles}} lived into adulthood~~. ~~Philip~~'s ~~education included scholastic training under {{Wiki\|Guillaume d~~'~~Ercuis}}~~, ~~his father's almoner. After~~ the ~~Aragonese Crusade's unsuccessful conclusion in 1285~~, Philip ~~may have negotiated an agreement with {{Wiki\|Peter III of Aragon}} for~~ the ~~safe withdrawal of~~ the ~~Crusader army. The motives behind such a deal were questioned~~, ~~considering Peter had little~~ to ~~gain from provoking a battle or upsetting~~ the ~~young Philip, who had friendly relations with Aragon through his mother~~.<ref ~~name="WP"~~/>		In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[Mentor]] of the [[French Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Templar Order. With the poisoning of Pope [[Benedict XI]], the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the [[Papacy]], Philip dissolved the Order to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an monarchs to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

	~~===Persecution of the Templars===~~		Philip ordered the arrest of all Templars in France, and several raids were performed on 13 October 1307. One these took place at the [[Temple (Paris)\|Temple]] in [[Paris]], the Order's headquarters. Led by [[Esquieu de Floyrac]] and the [[Master Assassin]] [[Thomas de Carneillon]], Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries arrested [[Jacques de Molay]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref>
	Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the Templar Order, which had grown rich through banking.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair]]</ref> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>

	In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[Mentor]] of the [[French Assassins\|French Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]], and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Templar Order. With the poisoning of Pope [[Benedict XI]], the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the [[Papacy]], Philip dissolved the Order to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an monarchs to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

	~~Condemning the Templars as enemies of the Church,<ref name="Abstergo Story"/>~~ Philip ordered the arrest of all Templars in France, and several raids were performed on 13 October 1307. One these took place at the [[Temple (Paris)\|Temple]] in [[Paris]], the Order's headquarters. Led by [[Esquieu de Floyrac]] and the [[Master Assassin]] [[Thomas de Carneillon]], Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries arrested [[Jacques de Molay]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Tragedy">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref>

	[[File:Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clement and Philip at the execution of Jacques de Molay]]		[[File:Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clement and Philip at the execution of Jacques de Molay]]
	As the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]] and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, ~~cursing Philip to the thirteenth generation of his bloodline, and~~ claiming that they would be punished by God for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year 1314. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />		As the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]] and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, claiming that they would be punished by God for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year 1314. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />

	~~===Death===~~
	Philip experienced a cerebral stroke while hunting at {{Wiki\|Pont-Sainte-Maxence}} and passed away a few weeks later on 29 November 1314, in {{Wiki\|Fontainebleau}}. He was laid to rest at the [[Basilica of Saint-Denis]] on 3 December. His son {{Wiki\|Louis X of France\|Louis X}} succeeded him.<ref name="WP"/>

	~~===Legacy===~~
	In 1550, the French archivist and historian {{Wiki\|Jean du Tillet, sieur de La Bussière\|Jean du Tillet}} would illustrate a painting of Philippe le Bel for the manuscript of French kings; ''{{Wiki\|fr:Recueil des rois de France\|Recueil des rois de France}}''.<ref name="WP"/><ref>{{WP\|fr:Recueil des rois de France\|''Recueil des rois de France''}}</ref>

	In ~~October~~ 2012, ~~du Tillet's~~ painting of Philip ~~and details pertaining to his involvement~~ in ~~the Templars downfall were made available to recruits~~ of the [[~~Animi Avatars (second stage)\|second stage~~]] ~~of the~~ [[~~Animi Training Program~~]]~~. Kept in a dossier of~~ [[Abstergo Files]]~~, the one pertaining to the French king was entitled "File.0.06\Hst_VoxInExcelso".~~<ref ~~name="Abstergo Story"/~~>		==Legacy==
			In 2012, a 16th century painting of Philip was later included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	Philip le Bel.jpg\|~~''Philippe le Bel'' by Jean du Tillet, 1550~~		Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of Philip
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314), also known as '''Philip the Fair''', was King of [[France]] from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty, he was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and ruled as King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[~~Templars\|~~Templar ~~Order~~]].		'''Philip IV''' (1268 – 1314),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Philip IV of France}}</ref> also known as '''Philip the Fair'''<ref name="DatabasePersecution">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair]]</ref> (French: ''Philip le Bel''),<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – Timeline: 1314</ref> was King of [[France]] from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the {{Wiki\|House of Capet\|Capetian}} dynasty, he was the husband of {{Wiki\|Joan I of Navarre}}, and ruled as King of [[Kingdom of Navarre\|Navarre]] and Count of {{Wiki\|Champagne (province)\|Champagne}} from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for [[Persecution of the Templars\|exterminating]] the public [[Knights Templar]].<ref name="Wiki"/>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early reign===		===Early reign===
	Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the ~~Templar Order~~, ~~which~~ had grown rich through ~~banking.<ref>''~~[[~~Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair~~]]</~~ref~~> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>		Philip rose to the French throne on 5 October 1285, determined to restructure the kingdom's economy. The French crown had become indebted to the [[Templars]], who had grown rich through [[bank]]ing.<ref name="DatabasePersecution"/> Despite his financial worries, Philip had the [[Palais de Justice]] constructed in 1296. There, he secured the dispensation of justice, although the judges soon became known for their corruption.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Palais de Justice]]</ref>

	===Persecution of the Templars===		===Persecution of the Templars===
	In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[~~Mentor]]~~ of ~~the [[French~~ Assassins\|French ~~Brotherhood~~]] of [[~~Assassins~~]], and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Templar ~~Order~~. With ~~the poisoning of~~ Pope [[Benedict XI]], the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the [[Papacy]], Philip dissolved the ~~Order~~ to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an monarchs to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>		In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as [[Guillaume de Nogaret]]. However, Nogaret was secretly the [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins\|French Assassins]]' [[Mentor]] and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Knights Templar. With Nogaret having fatally [[poison]]ed [[Papacy\|Pope]] [[Benedict XI]],<ref>{{WP\|Pope Benedict XI}}</ref> the French-aligned [[Clement V]] succeeded him.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Supported by the Papacy, Philip dissolved the Knights Templar to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other [[Europe]]an [[Monarchy\|monarchs]] to do the same.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref>

	Philip ordered the arrest of all Templars in France, and several ~~raids~~ were performed on 13 October 1307. One these took place at the [[Temple (Paris)\|Temple]] in [[Paris]], the ~~Order~~'s headquarters. Led by [[Esquieu de Floyrac]] and the [[Master Assassin]] [[Thomas de Carneillon]], Assassins disguised as Flemish ~~mercenaries arrested~~ [[~~Jacques de Molay~~]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order]].<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref>		Philip ordered the arrest of all Templars in France, and several [[raid]]s were performed on 13 October 1307. One these took place at the [[Temple (Paris)\|Temple]] in [[Paris]], the Templars' headquarters. Led by [[Esquieu de Floyrac]] and the [[Master Assassin]] [[Thomas de Carneillon]], [[Assassins]] disguised as [[Belgium\|Flemish]] [[Mercenary\|mercenaries]] arrested the Templars' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Jacques de Molay]].<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref>

	[[File:Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clement and Philip at ~~the execution of Jacques~~ de Molay]]		[[File:Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Clement and Philip at de Molay's execution]]
	As the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]] and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, claiming that they would be punished by God for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year ~~1314~~. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />		After the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol [[Father of Understanding\|Baphomet]]. Under torture by Nogaret, [[Philippe de Marigny]], and [[William of Paris]], several of them admitted to these charges. On 18 March 1314, de Molay and [[Geoffroi de Charney]] were burned at the stake. As Philip and Clement watched, the Grand Master cursed them, claiming that they would be punished by [[Christianity\|God]] for their actions against the Templars by the end of the year. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.<ref name="Tragedy" />

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	As a result of Philip's actions, the ~~Templar Order~~ could no longer operate publicly. They were forced to go underground, rebuilding themselves as a clandestine organization to influence history and ensure their survival.<ref name="Practice Makes Perfect">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref>		As a result of Philip's actions, the Templars could no longer operate publicly. They were forced to go underground, rebuilding themselves as a clandestine organization to influence history and ensure their survival.<ref name="Practice Makes Perfect">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref>

	In 2012, a 16th-century painting of Philip was included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>		In 2012, a 16th-century painting of Philip was included in a series of files documented by the [[Abstergo Industries]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref>
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
	Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of ~~King~~ Philip		Philip le Bel.jpg\|A 16th century illustration of Philip
	</gallery>		</gallery>