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'''Desiderius Erasmus''' ( | | image = Wiki noimage.jpg | ||
| birth = 28 October 1466<br>[[Rotterdam]] or {{Wiki|Gouda, South Holland|Gouda}}, [[Netherlands|Burgundian Netherlands]] | |||
| death = 12 July 1536 {{c|aged 69}}<br>[[Basel]], [[Switzerland|Old Swiss Confederacy]] | |||
| species = [[Human]] | |||
| affiliates = [[Assassins]] | |||
*[[North European Brotherhood of Assassins|North European Brotherhood]] | |||
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'''Desiderius Erasmus''' (1466 – 1536) was a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[Renaissance]] {{Wiki|Humanism|humanist}}, {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Catholic}} priest, and {{Wiki|Theology|theologian}}. Secretly, he was also the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[North European Brotherhood of Assassins|North European Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]].<ref name="ACR novel">[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]] – Chapter 80</ref> | |||
==Biography== | |||
In the early 16th century, Erasmus was captured by [[Templars]] working for the [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] while teaching in [[Paris]]. To his fortune, he was saved by [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassins]] sent from [[Rome]] by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], whereupon he informed them of another member of the Brotherhood being held captive in the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Contracts (Italian Brotherhood)#Paris|Contracts]]: "Destructive Criticism"</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)#Paris, France|Contracts]]: "Destructive Criticism"</ref> | |||
Circa 1512, Erasmus sent a message to the acting leader of the Italian Assassins, [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze]], who had been given command during her brother's journey to [[Masyaf]]. In the message, Erasmus warned the Italian Assassins of [[Martin Luther]]'s {{Wiki|Reformation|revolutionary}} religious thinking, which he thought needed watching.<ref name="ACR novel" /> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]] {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:23, 12 May 2026
Desiderius Erasmus (1466 – 1536) was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and theologian. Secretly, he was also the leader of the North European Brotherhood of Assassins.[1]
Biography[edit | edit source]
In the early 16th century, Erasmus was captured by Templars working for the Borgia while teaching in Paris. To his fortune, he was saved by Italian Assassins sent from Rome by Ezio Auditore da Firenze, whereupon he informed them of another member of the Brotherhood being held captive in the city.[2][3]
Circa 1512, Erasmus sent a message to the acting leader of the Italian Assassins, Claudia Auditore da Firenze, who had been given command during her brother's journey to Masyaf. In the message, Erasmus warned the Italian Assassins of Martin Luther's revolutionary religious thinking, which he thought needed watching.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations novel (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations novel – Chapter 80
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Contracts: "Destructive Criticism"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Contracts: "Destructive Criticism"
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