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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 {{c|aged 46}}<br>Fontainebleau, Kingdom of France
| species = [[Human]]
| species = [[Human]]
| affiliates = *Kingdom of France
| affiliates = {{Wiki|House of Capet}}<br />[[Assassins]] {{C|unwittingly}}
*{{Wiki|House of Capet}}
}}
*[[Assassins]] {{C|unwittingly}}}}
'''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"/>
'''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===
===Early reign===
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>
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>
 
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"/>


===Persecution of the Templars===
===Persecution of the Templars===
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 [[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>
 
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]]
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>
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" />


===Death===
[[File:Tragedy of Jacques de Molay 14.png|thumb|250px|left|Clement and Philip at de Molay's execution]]
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"/>
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===
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>
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 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"/>
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" 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>


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{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}}
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:48, 25 May 2026

"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.[src]-[m]

Philip IV (1268 – 1314),[1] also known as Philip the Fair[2] (French: Philip le Bel),[3] was King of France from 1285 until his death. Hailing from the Capetian dynasty, he was the husband of Joan I of Navarre, and ruled as King of Navarre and Count of Champagne from 1284 to 1305 by virtue of marriage. He is notable for exterminating the public Knights Templar.[1]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Early reign[edit | edit source]

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 banking.[2] 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.[4]

Persecution of the Templars[edit | edit source]

In order to carry out the reform of the kingdom, Philip hired civil servants such as Guillaume de Nogaret. However, Nogaret was secretly the French Assassins' Mentor and used his influence to manipulate Philip into disbanding the Knights Templar. With Nogaret having fatally poisoned Pope Benedict XI,[5] the French-aligned Clement V succeeded him.[6] Supported by the Papacy, Philip dissolved the Knights Templar to seize its fortunes and crush the political influence it held, urging other European monarchs to do the same.[7]

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 in Paris, the Templars' headquarters. Led by Esquieu de Floyrac and the Master Assassin Thomas de Carneillon, Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries arrested the Templars' Grand Master Jacques de Molay.[8]

Clement and Philip at de Molay's execution

After the Grand Master and his fellow Templars were imprisoned, they were charged with heresy and worship of the idol 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. Ironically later that year, Philip died of a stroke.[8]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

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.[9]

In 2012, a 16th-century painting of Philip was included in a series of files documented by the Abstergo Industries.[10]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • A 16th century illustration of Philip
    A 16th century illustration of Philip

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Philip IV of France on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Timeline: 1314
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Palais de Justice
  5. ↑ Pope Benedict XI on Wikipedia
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Practice Makes Perfect
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Abstergo Files

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