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{{WP-REAL|Guillotine}}{{Imageneed}}The '''guillotine''', sometimes referred to as the '''"National Razor"''' because it was the official method of execution in [[France]] during the late 18th century, was a machine designed to quickly and humanely execute criminals by decapitation. It was very popular during the [[French Revolution]] and the [[Reign of Terror]] for use by various factions to eliminate their enemies.
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[[File:ACU_Guillotine.png|thumb|250px|Guillotine]]
The '''guillotine''' was a machine designed to swiftly execute criminals by decapitation. It was sometimes referred to as the '''"National Razor"''' because it was the official method of execution in [[France]] during the late 18th century. Originally intended as a humane and equal form of capital punishment, it was very popular during the [[French Revolution]] and the [[Reign of Terror]] for use by the radical revolutionaries to kill political dissidents.<ref name="Guillotine DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: The Guillotine]]</ref>


The guillotine was proposed and co-invented by [[Joseph-Ignace Guillotin]] and bears his name. [[Tobias Schmidt]] helped its development by suggesting that the blade be angled, resulting in a quicker kill. Around 1792, Schmidt began construction of one of the machines with the Royal Executioner [[Charles-Henri Sanson]]. However, after Sanson had executed two tax collectors, their men stole parts of the guillotine in order to lure him into a trap and seek revenge. Sanson later recruited the [[Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] to retrieve the parts. Once Schmidt and Sanson had all the necessary components for the machine, they tested it before being ambushed by more of the tax collectors' henchmen seeking revenge. They, with the help of Arno, of course fended them off.
==History==
The guillotine was proposed and co-invented by [[Joseph-Ignace Guillotin]], bearing his name. [[Tobias Schmidt]] aided in its development by suggesting that the blade be angled, resulting in a quicker kill.<ref name="Dr. Guillotin DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin]]</ref> In 1789, Guillotin came under fire as written journals harshly criticized the creation of the guillotine, so he employed the help of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]] to discreetly replace them with more positive journals.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Headlining the Guillotine]]</ref>


The guillotine was later used to execute important persons such as [[Louis XVI of France|King Louis XVI]] in 21 January 1793, [[Georges Danton]] in 1794, and the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Maximilien de Robespierre]] on 28 July in the same year, along with many others.
Around 1792, Schmidt began construction of one of the machines with the Royal Executioner [[Charles-Henri Sanson]].<ref name="Sanson DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Charles-Henri Sanson]]</ref> However, after Sanson had executed two tax collectors, their men stole parts of the guillotine in order to lure him into a trap and enact revenge. Sanson later recruited Arno Dorian to retrieve the missing parts. Once Schmidt and Sanson had all the necessary components for the machine, they tested it before being ambushed by more of the tax collectors' henchmen seeking revenge. With the help of Arno, they managed to fend off the henchmen.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Constructing a "Close Shave"]]</ref>


== Reference ==
==Notable victims==
* ''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
*[[Louis XVI of France|Louis XVI]] (21 January 1793), deposed King of France.<ref name="Guillotine DB" /><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Execution]]</ref>
*[[Marie Antoinette]] (16 October 1793), wife of Louis XVI and Queen of France.<ref name="Marie DB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Marie Antoinette]]</ref>
*[[Georges Danton]] (5 April 1794), lawyer and member of the [[Jacobins]] who opposed their leader [[Maximilien de Robespierre]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Danton's Sacrifice]]</ref>
*[[Maximilien de Robespierre]] (28 July 1794), [[Templars|Templar]] and leader of the Jacobins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[The Fall of Robespierre]]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery position=center captionalign=center>
ACU The Execution 4.jpg|King Louis XVI in the guillotine, moments before his [[Execution of Louis XVI|execution]]
</gallery>
 
==Appearances==
{{Incomplete list}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1stm}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Dead Kings]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Objects]]
[[Category:French Revolution]]
[[Category:Execution methods]]

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Guillotine

The guillotine was a machine designed to swiftly execute criminals by decapitation. It was sometimes referred to as the "National Razor" because it was the official method of execution in France during the late 18th century. Originally intended as a humane and equal form of capital punishment, it was very popular during the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror for use by the radical revolutionaries to kill political dissidents.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The guillotine was proposed and co-invented by Joseph-Ignace Guillotin, bearing his name. Tobias Schmidt aided in its development by suggesting that the blade be angled, resulting in a quicker kill.[2] In 1789, Guillotin came under fire as written journals harshly criticized the creation of the guillotine, so he employed the help of the Assassin Arno Dorian to discreetly replace them with more positive journals.[3]

Around 1792, Schmidt began construction of one of the machines with the Royal Executioner Charles-Henri Sanson.[4] However, after Sanson had executed two tax collectors, their men stole parts of the guillotine in order to lure him into a trap and enact revenge. Sanson later recruited Arno Dorian to retrieve the missing parts. Once Schmidt and Sanson had all the necessary components for the machine, they tested it before being ambushed by more of the tax collectors' henchmen seeking revenge. With the help of Arno, they managed to fend off the henchmen.[5]

Notable victims[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • King Louis XVI in the guillotine, moments before his execution
    King Louis XVI in the guillotine, moments before his execution

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: The Guillotine
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Headlining the Guillotine
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Charles-Henri Sanson
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Constructing a "Close Shave"
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Execution
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Marie Antoinette
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Danton's Sacrifice
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Fall of Robespierre
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