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|title1= Spanish Empire
The '''Spanish Empire''' comprised the territories and colonies administered by the [[Spain|Spanish Crown]] in [[Europe]], the Americas, [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and Oceania.
|image1= Flag of Spanish Empire.png
==Castilian Empire==
|caption1=
The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Castilian Empire, who were one of the most successful colonial powers in the Americas. Castile, similar to nations such as [[United Kingdom|England]] and [[Portugal]], began to colonize to Americas during the Age of Discovery. 
|capital= [[Madrid]]
|government= [[Monarchy]]
|head_of_state=
|head_of_government=
|legislature=
|military= {{wiki|Spanish Armed Forces}}
*[[Spanish Army]]
*[[Spanish Navy]]
*{{Wiki|Spanish Air Force}}
*{{Wiki|Spanish Royal Guard}}
|ruling_house=
|affiliation= [[Templars|Templar Order]]
*[[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]]
*[[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|West Indies Rite]]<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>
|nation= [[Spain]]
|languages= {{wiki|Spanish language|Spanish}}
|religion= [[Christianity]]
|demonym=
|major_cities= [[Brussels]]<br>[[Havana]]<br>{{wiki|Lima}}<br>[[Manila]]<br>[[Mexico City]]<br>[[Naples]]
|population=
|currency= [[Real|Spanish real]]<ref name="AC4" />
|founder(s)= {{wiki|Catholic Monarchs of Spain|Catholic Monarchs}}:
*[[Isabella I of Castile]]
*[[Ferdinand II of Aragon]]
|date_founded= 1492
|date_dissolved= 1976
|last_ruler=
}}
The '''Spanish Empire''' comprised the territories and colonies administered by the [[Spain|Spanish Crown]] in [[Europe]], the [[Americas]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]] and Oceania.


Castile were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. This included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]]<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag]]''</ref>, [[Trinidad]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag]]'' - [[Freedom Cry]]</ref>, [[Puerto Rico]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy|Assassin’'s Creed: Revelations - Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref>, [[Peru]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs]]</ref> and [[Mexico]]<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref>
==History==
===Origins===
The Spanish Empire's origins can be traced to the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and [[Portugal]], and then [[England]] began to colonize the Americas during the [[Age of Discovery]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>


==Spanish Empire==
Spain was able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day {{Wiki|Latin America}}. These included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]],<ref name="AC4" /> [[Trinidad]],<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> [[Puerto Rico]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> [[Peru]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> and [[Mexico]].<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> They also established several colonies in [[Southeast Asia]], which became known as the {{Wiki|Spanish East Indies}} and included the territory of modern-day [[Philippines]].<ref name="FT 50">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50|Episode 50]]</ref>
===Cuba and the Golden Age of Piracy===
[[File:Lively Havana 3.png|thumb|300px|An overview of the Havana skyline.]]
By the 1700s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port on the Caribbean - [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchorage in for pirates such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.


The Templar Grand Master, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], became governor of Cuba during this period. He orchestrated Templar opperations in the Caribbean from his manor house within Havana.
===Spanish Empire===
By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the [[Caribbean]]: [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for [[Piracy|pirates]] such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.<ref name="AC4" />


During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]".  Piracy had a sizeable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[Sugar plantations|sugar plantations]] such as [[Wellington]]. 
In 1707, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from [[Governor's Mansion, Havana|his mansion]] in Havana.<ref name="AC4" />


Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.  The British used their superior naval position to secure land in the Americas and the Caribbean.
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar]] [[plantation]]s such as [[Wellington]].<ref name="FC" />


In 1762, the British and Spanish navies fought on Havana's Harbour. The British laid siege to Havana for 2 months before finally capturing it.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag]] 
The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in [[Manila]], resulting in the death of {{Wiki|Governor-General of the Philippines|Governor-General}} [[Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda]]. Six years later, another [[1725 Manila riot|riot]] occurred in the city, led by a [[Mad monk|monk]] who wielded a [[Piece of Eden]].<ref name="FT 51">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 51|Episode 51]]</ref>
 
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.<ref name="AC4" />
 
==Appearances==
{{GalleryBox|Spanish Empire}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
**''[[Freedom Cry]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}}


==References==
==References==
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{{FC}}
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[[Category:Spain]]
[[Category:Overseas empires]]
[[Category:Templar-affiliated groups]]

Latest revision as of 00:59, 25 May 2026

The Spanish Empire comprised the territories and colonies administered by the Spanish Crown in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

History[edit | edit source]

Origins[edit | edit source]

The Spanish Empire's origins can be traced to the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then England began to colonize the Americas during the Age of Discovery.[2]

Spain was able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. These included Florida, Cuba,[1] Trinidad,[3] Puerto Rico,[4] Peru,[5] and Mexico.[6] They also established several colonies in Southeast Asia, which became known as the Spanish East Indies and included the territory of modern-day Philippines.[7]

Spanish Empire[edit | edit source]

By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the Caribbean: Havana. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for pirates such as Edward Kenway and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.[1]

In 1707, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars, became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his mansion in Havana.[1]

During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable sugar plantations such as Wellington.[3]

The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in Manila, resulting in the death of Governor-General Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda. Six years later, another riot occurred in the city, led by a monk who wielded a Piece of Eden.[8]

Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the British. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into French hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.[1]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyphs
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 50
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 51

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