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|founder = *{{Wiki|Michael Walsh (New York politician)|Michael Walsh}} | |founder = *{{Wiki|Michael Walsh (New York politician)|Michael Walsh}} | ||
*{{Wiki|William | *{{Wiki|William Poole}} | ||
|locations = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States]] | |locations = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States]] | ||
|religion = {{Wiki|Protestantism|Protestant}} | |religion = {{Wiki|Protestantism|Protestant}} | ||
|active = 1830s | |active = 1830s – 1860s | ||
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The '''Bowery Boys''', were a {{Wiki|Nativism (politics)|nativist}}, {{Wiki|Anti-Catholicism|anti-Catholic}} and {{Wiki|Anti-Irish sentiment|anti-Irish}} [[gang]] based in [[New York City]] during the early-mid-19th century | The '''Bowery Boys''', were a {{Wiki|Nativism (politics)|nativist}}, {{Wiki|Anti-Catholicism|anti-Catholic}}, and {{Wiki|Anti-Irish sentiment|anti-Irish}} [[gang]] based in [[New York City]] during the early-mid-19th century. Primarily composed of volunteer firemen, they often clashed with rival fire companies and feuded with the notorious [[Five Points]] gangs. Despite their reputation, many Bowery Boys led law-abiding lives, and their distinctive attire paid homage to their roots as firemen. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In July 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the American Civil War, the gang were initially held back from joining in the riots by | In July 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the [[American Civil War]], the gang were initially held back from joining in the riots by their co-leader [[William Varley]] under the advisement of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|American Assassin]] [[Varius]].<ref name="ACLD Ch12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 12</ref> The [[American Rite of the Templar Order|American Templars]]' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[William M. Tweed]] also approached the gang, though they quickly rejected his offer<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Prologue</ref> especially due to his involvement with the pro-Irish [[Tammany Hall]] political organization.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Bowery Boys}}</ref> Many gang members later disobeyed Varley and allied with the Five Points gang to stop the riots,<ref name="ACLD Ch12"/> though in the chaos, they also participated in some minor looting.<ref name="WP"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 20 February 2025
The Bowery Boys, were a nativist, anti-Catholic, and anti-Irish gang based in New York City during the early-mid-19th century. Primarily composed of volunteer firemen, they often clashed with rival fire companies and feuded with the notorious Five Points gangs. Despite their reputation, many Bowery Boys led law-abiding lives, and their distinctive attire paid homage to their roots as firemen.
History
In July 1863, during the New York City draft riots, a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the American Civil War, the gang were initially held back from joining in the riots by their co-leader William Varley under the advisement of the American Assassin Varius.[1] The American Templars' Grand Master William M. Tweed also approached the gang, though they quickly rejected his offer[2] especially due to his involvement with the pro-Irish Tammany Hall political organization.[3] Many gang members later disobeyed Varley and allied with the Five Points gang to stop the riots,[1] though in the chaos, they also participated in some minor looting.[3]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 12
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Prologue
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
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