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'''Francis Xavier'''( | |name = Francis Xavier | ||
|image = Wiki noimage.jpg | |||
|birth = 7 April 1506<br>{{Wiki|Xavier, Spain|Javier}}, [[Kingdom of Navarre]] | |||
|death = 2 December 1552 {{c|aged 46}}<br>[[Shangchuan Island]], [[Ming dynasty|Great Ming]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|affiliates = *[[Jesuits|Society of Jesus]] | |||
*[[Portuguese Empire]] | |||
*[[Templars]] | |||
**[[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] | |||
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'''Francis Xavier''', born '''Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta''' (1506 – 1552), was a {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Roman Catholic}} missionary and member of the [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]]. He was one of the co-founders of the [[Jesuits|Society of Jesus]] and, as a representative of the [[Portuguese Empire]], led the first Jesuit mission to [[Japan]], secretly with the goal of spreading the Templars' influence. | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' | ===Mission in Japan=== | ||
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] in [[Europe]]. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on Japan, seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | |||
One of the first clans to welcome Xavier's [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] mission in Japan was the [[Shimazu clan]], whose leader, [[Shimazu Takahisa]], allowed the missionaries to preach Christianity in his domains, secretly hoping this would lead to more trade with the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]]. After a year, however, Takahisa withdrew his support of the Jesuits and prohibited the conversion of his subjects to Christianity.<ref name="EOH">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 3: Portuguese Missionaries in Japan</ref> | |||
Despite this, some clan members continued to support Xavier in secret, and the missionary enlisted their help with spreading the Templar [[New World Order|ideology]] in Japan, as well as finding various [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> Thanks to Xavier's actions, the Templars were ultimately able to establish a [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|strong presence]] in the country by the end of the century.<ref name="ACM" /> | |||
===Death=== | |||
In 1552, Xavier embarked on a voyage to [[China]], where he hoped to spread the Jesuit doctrine. He made a stop on [[Shangchuan Island]], where he was robbed of most of his possessions by a smuggler who fled to [[Macau]], and struggled to find anyone willing to transport him and his missionaries to the mainland. Learning that both the [[Assassins|Chinese Assassins]] and his fellow Templars from the [[Portuguese Rite of the Templar Order|Portuguese Rite]] were after the [[Precursor box]] he carried, Xavier sought refuge in a chapel.<ref name="Lost Box">''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Legacy of the Brotherhood]]'' – [[The Lost Box]]</ref> | |||
Before long, however, the missionary was found by [[João Machado]], a Portuguese Templar and priest who led the [[Order of Saint Benedict of Aviz|Knights of Aviz]]. Machado and his men ransacked the chapel, killed Xavier and his entire entourage, and left with the box, intending to deliver it to [[Gaspar Vilela]] in [[Nagasaki]].<ref name="Lost Box" /> | |||
===Legacy=== | |||
Xavier's spread of the Templar ideology in Japan survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, [[Shimazu Saito]] was made aware of her clan's allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.<ref name="ACFT" /> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{Mdat}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Legacy of the Brotherhood]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Jesuits]] | |||
[[Category:Missionaries]] | |||
[[Category:Templars]] | |||
[[Category:Spanish Templars]] | |||
[[Category:Individuals who held Pieces of Eden]] | |||
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Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta (1506 – 1552), was a Roman Catholic missionary and member of the Spanish Rite of the Templar Order. He was one of the co-founders of the Society of Jesus and, as a representative of the Portuguese Empire, led the first Jesuit mission to Japan, secretly with the goal of spreading the Templars' influence.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Mission in Japan[edit | edit source]
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the Assassin Brotherhood in Europe. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on Japan, seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.[1]
One of the first clans to welcome Xavier's Jesuit mission in Japan was the Shimazu clan, whose leader, Shimazu Takahisa, allowed the missionaries to preach Christianity in his domains, secretly hoping this would lead to more trade with the Portuguese. After a year, however, Takahisa withdrew his support of the Jesuits and prohibited the conversion of his subjects to Christianity.[2]
Despite this, some clan members continued to support Xavier in secret, and the missionary enlisted their help with spreading the Templar ideology in Japan, as well as finding various Pieces of Eden.[3] Thanks to Xavier's actions, the Templars were ultimately able to establish a strong presence in the country by the end of the century.[1]
Death[edit | edit source]
In 1552, Xavier embarked on a voyage to China, where he hoped to spread the Jesuit doctrine. He made a stop on Shangchuan Island, where he was robbed of most of his possessions by a smuggler who fled to Macau, and struggled to find anyone willing to transport him and his missionaries to the mainland. Learning that both the Chinese Assassins and his fellow Templars from the Portuguese Rite were after the Precursor box he carried, Xavier sought refuge in a chapel.[4]
Before long, however, the missionary was found by João Machado, a Portuguese Templar and priest who led the Knights of Aviz. Machado and his men ransacked the chapel, killed Xavier and his entire entourage, and left with the box, intending to deliver it to Gaspar Vilela in Nagasaki.[4]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Xavier's spread of the Templar ideology in Japan survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, Shimazu Saito was made aware of her clan's allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History – Shadows (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Legacy of the Brotherhood (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 3: Portuguese Missionaries in Japan
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 37
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game – Legacy of the Brotherhood – The Lost Box
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