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*[[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]]<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | *[[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] | ||
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|nation= [[Spain]] | |||
|languages= {{wiki|Spanish language|Spanish}} | |languages= {{wiki|Spanish language|Spanish}} | ||
|religion= [[Christianity]] | |religion= [[Christianity]] | ||
|demonym= | |demonym= | ||
|major_cities= | |major_cities= [[Brussels]]<br>[[Havana]]<br>{{wiki|Lima}}<br>[[Manila]]<br>[[Mexico City]]<br>[[Naples]] | ||
|population= | |population= | ||
|currency= [[Real|Spanish real]]<ref name="AC4" /> | |currency= [[Real|Spanish real]]<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
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The '''Spanish Empire''' comprised the territories and colonies administered by the [[Spain|Spanish Crown]] in [[Europe]], the Americas, [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and Oceania. | The '''Spanish Empire''' comprised the territories and colonies administered by the [[Spain|Spanish Crown]] in [[Europe]], the [[Americas]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and Oceania. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
The Spanish Empire's origins | The Spanish Empire's origins can be traced to the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and [[Portugal]], and then [[England]] began to colonize the Americas during the [[Age of Discovery]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> | ||
Spain | Spain was able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day {{Wiki|Latin America}}. These included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]],<ref name="AC4" /> [[Trinidad]],<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> [[Puerto Rico]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> [[Peru]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> and [[Mexico]].<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> They also established several colonies in [[Southeast Asia]], which became known as the {{Wiki|Spanish East Indies}} and included the territory of modern-day [[Philippines]].<ref name="FT 50">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50|Episode 50]]</ref> | ||
===Spanish Empire=== | ===Spanish Empire=== | ||
By the 1500s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port | By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the [[Caribbean]]: [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for [[Piracy|pirates]] such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
In 1707 [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)|his mansion]] in Havana. | In 1707, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)|his mansion]] in Havana.<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar | During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s such as [[Wellington]].<ref name="FC" /> | ||
The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in [[Manila]], resulting in the death of {{Wiki|Governor-General of the Philippines|Governor-General}} [[Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda]]. Six years later, another [[1725 Manila riot|riot]] occurred in the city, led by a [[Mad monk|monk]] who wielded a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="FT 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51|Episode 51]]</ref> | |||
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
{{GalleryBox|Spanish Empire}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
**''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | **''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{AC4}} | {{AC4}} | ||
{{FC}} | {{FC}} | ||
{{ACFT}} | |||
[[Category:Spain]] | [[Category:Spain]] | ||
[[Category:Overseas empires]] | [[Category:Overseas empires]] | ||
[[Category:Templar-affiliated groups]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:38, 27 June 2025
The Spanish Empire comprised the territories and colonies administered by the Spanish Crown in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
History[edit | edit source]
Origins[edit | edit source]
The Spanish Empire's origins can be traced to the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then England began to colonize the Americas during the Age of Discovery.[2]
Spain was able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. These included Florida, Cuba,[1] Trinidad,[3] Puerto Rico,[4] Peru,[5] and Mexico.[6] They also established several colonies in Southeast Asia, which became known as the Spanish East Indies and included the territory of modern-day Philippines.[7]
Spanish Empire[edit | edit source]
By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the Caribbean: Havana. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for pirates such as Edward Kenway and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.[1]
In 1707, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars, became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his mansion in Havana.[1]
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable sugar plantations such as Wellington.[3]
The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in Manila, resulting in the death of Governor-General Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda. Six years later, another riot occurred in the city, led by a monk who wielded a Piece of Eden.[8]
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the British. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into French hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
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- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyphs
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 50
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 51
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