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[[File:PL-ALCHEMISTS.jpg|thumb|250px|Rudolf II (right) seated with his alchemists]] | [[File:PL-ALCHEMISTS.jpg|thumb|250px|Rudolf II (right) seated with his alchemists]] | ||
'''Rudolf II''' (18 July 1552 – 20 January 1612), born '''Rudolf von Habsburg''', was the Emperor of the | '''Rudolf II''' (18 July 1552 – 20 January 1612), born '''Rudolf von Habsburg''', was the Emperor of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] from 1576 until his death, the King of [[Hungary]] and {{Wiki|Croatia}}, the King of [[Czech Republic|Bohemia]], and the Archduke of [[Austria]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
At one point, people spoke of a [[Golem|monster]] that roamed [[Prague]], hunting noblemen and alchemists alike. As a result, the [[Civilians|citizens]] of Prague criticized Rudolf II for being weak and unresponsive in stopping the creature. | At one point, people spoke of a [[Golem|monster]] that roamed [[Prague]], hunting noblemen and alchemists alike. As a result, the [[Civilians|citizens]] of Prague criticized Rudolf II for being weak and unresponsive in stopping the creature.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – ''[[Divine Science: Chapter 3 - Elizabeth Jane Weston]]''</ref> | ||
Prompted by the public outcry, Rudolf called many alchemists to meet him and discuss the proper course of action to remove the threat the monster posed. As a result, it was decided that all notable alchemists of the city would be protected by the city [[Guards|guards]]. | Prompted by the public outcry, Rudolf called many alchemists to meet him and discuss the proper course of action to remove the threat the monster posed. As a result, it was decided that all notable alchemists of the city would be protected by the city [[Guards|guards]].<ref name="PL" /> | ||
Rudolf II was also the one responsible for the imprisonment of [[Edward Kelley]], having grown tired of waiting for the gold he was promised, though he restored his status after his release. However, the Emperor did not fully trust Kelley, as he had his house placed under surveillance. | Rudolf II was also the one responsible for the imprisonment of [[Edward Kelley]], having grown tired of waiting for the gold he was promised, though he restored his status after his release. However, the Emperor did not fully trust Kelley, as he had his house placed under surveillance.<ref name="PL" /> | ||
He eventually ordered the city guards to take Edward Kelley back to the prison because he had failed to produce gold again, which, indirectly, resulted in his death. | He eventually ordered the city guards to take Edward Kelley back to the prison because he had failed to produce gold again, which, indirectly, resulted in his death.<ref name="PL" /> | ||
Rudolf II also had a surreal painting of him titled ''[[Vertumnus]]'', painted by the [[Italy|Italian]] painther, [[Giuseppe Arcimboldo]].<ref name="BF Database">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: "Vertumnus, a Portrait of Today"]]</ref>. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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AC4VetumnusPortraitOfToday.jpg|''[[Vertumnus]]'', by [[Giuseppe Arcimboldo]], a surreal portrait of Rudolf II | AC4VetumnusPortraitOfToday.jpg|''[[Vertumnus]]'', by [[Giuseppe Arcimboldo]], a surreal portrait of Rudolf II | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' {{c|painting only}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:15, 26 April 2023
Rudolf II (18 July 1552 – 20 January 1612), born Rudolf von Habsburg, was the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from 1576 until his death, the King of Hungary and Croatia, the King of Bohemia, and the Archduke of Austria.
Biography[edit | edit source]
At one point, people spoke of a monster that roamed Prague, hunting noblemen and alchemists alike. As a result, the citizens of Prague criticized Rudolf II for being weak and unresponsive in stopping the creature.[1]
Prompted by the public outcry, Rudolf called many alchemists to meet him and discuss the proper course of action to remove the threat the monster posed. As a result, it was decided that all notable alchemists of the city would be protected by the city guards.[1]
Rudolf II was also the one responsible for the imprisonment of Edward Kelley, having grown tired of waiting for the gold he was promised, though he restored his status after his release. However, the Emperor did not fully trust Kelley, as he had his house placed under surveillance.[1]
He eventually ordered the city guards to take Edward Kelley back to the prison because he had failed to produce gold again, which, indirectly, resulted in his death.[1]
Rudolf II also had a surreal painting of him titled Vertumnus, painted by the Italian painther, Giuseppe Arcimboldo.[2].
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Vertumnus, by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, a surreal portrait of Rudolf II
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (painting only)
References[edit | edit source]