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'''Egidio Troche''' ( | '''Egidio Troche''' (1436 - unknown) was a [[Rome|Roman]] [[Roman Senate|Senator]] during the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]]. | ||
He had one younger brother, [[Francesco Troche|Francesco]], who was a personal friend of the Captain General of the [[Papacy|Papal]] forces, [[Cesare Borgia]]. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Roman Senate=== | |||
Egidio was born to a Roman Senator, and chose to follow in his father's footsteps. | |||
As described in a letter by his brother, Egidio was a "naive idealist." He strove to shift control from the Papacy to the democratic {{Wiki|Commune of Rome|Roman Commune}}, and empower the ''Conservatori''. | |||
However, the Pope seized control over nearly all of Rome, including urban planning, public works, and finances. The ''Conservatori'' were left merely to plan parties, and [[Il Campidoglio]], the previous center of civic government, became little more than a "living museum." | |||
Despite this, most of the Roman senators chose to turn a blind eye, and in 1494, Egidio mourned in a letter, ''"Am I the only one in all of Rome who continues to seek freedom and justice?"'' | |||
Shortly afterwards, in 1495, Egidio become a regular patron to the [[Rosa in Fiore]] [[Brothels|brothel]]. | |||
===War plans=== | ===War plans=== | ||
In 1503, Francesco spoke to his brother about Cesare's war plans for [[Romagna]] | Unlike his brother, Francesco embraced the Papacy's influence, and had gone to work under the Pope as his chamberlain and secretary. At this time, he became a close friend and confidant of Cesare, [[Rodrigo Borgia|Pope Alexander VI]]'s son. | ||
In 1503, while under the influence, Francesco spoke to his brother about Cesare's war plans for [[Romagna]], which Egidio quickly relayed to the ambassador of [[Venice]]. Within the letter he wrote, Egidio openly revealed his hatred for Cesare. | |||
Unbeknownst to him, one of his letters was intercepted, and Cesare blamed the leak of information on Francesco. | |||
===The Banker=== | ===The Banker=== | ||
A few months after sending the letter, Egidio fell into debt with one of Cesare's mysterious generals, a man known simply as "[[Juan Borgia the Elder|the Banker]]." He continually complained about this to the [[courtesans]] of the | A few months after sending the letter, Egidio fell into debt with one of Cesare's mysterious generals, a man known simply as "[[Juan Borgia the Elder|the Banker]]." He continually complained about this to the [[courtesans]] of the Rosa in Fiore. | ||
The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] learned of this debt from [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|his sister]] | The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] eventually learned of this debt from [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|his sister]], the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore. As he needed to find the Banker, he sought out Egidio in the Campidoglio. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Escape debt 2.png|thumb|250px|right|Egidio being threatened by Borgia guards.]] | ||
Ezio came to the Senator's rescue, killing the attackers and escorting Egidio safely through Rome until they arrived at Francesco's house | However, that day, Egidio had been cornered by [[House of Borgia|Borgia]] [[guards]], who had come to collect the debt he owed. Though he promised them he would have the money momentarily, they did not believe him, and began to beat him. Ezio came to the Senator's rescue, killing the attackers and escorting Egidio safely through Rome until they arrived at Francesco's house. | ||
Egidio | During their walk together, Egidio brought up his dislike of the Borgia for robbing the Roman Senate of power. He even admitted to gambling and drinking (and whoring, as Ezio added) because he was powerless to do anything more. | ||
Egidio was grateful for Ezio's actions, particularly when the Assassin gave him the three thousand florins he needed to pay his debt, with only the condition that Egidio keep an eye on the politicians aiding Cesare. Egidio agreed, though not without obvious reluctance; mostly because it would mean that his brother could also become a target in the future. | |||
[[File:Follow money 6.png|thumb|250px|left|Egidio handing Ezio's money over to Borgia guards.]] | |||
When Egidio met up with one of the Banker's guards to deliver the payment for his debt, he was led to the [[Pantheon]], with Ezio following him from above. There, Egidio was held until they were sure the debt had been paid in full, while [[Luigi Torcelli]], the commanding Borgia captain, counted the money he had brought. | |||
After Egidio's payment had been deemed complete, a guard moved to kill him, however, Ezio (who had assassinated Luigi, and had disguised himself in his place) ordered the guards to let Egidio go free. | |||
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===Contracts=== | ===Contracts=== | ||
[[File:EgidioEzioMaria.png|thumb| | [[File:EgidioEzioMaria.png|thumb|250px|right|Egidio speaking to Ezio at the Rosa in Fiore.]] | ||
Shortly after the death of the Banker, Egidio paid a visit to the Rosa in Fiore, where he discussed | Shortly after the death of the Banker, Egidio paid a visit to the Rosa in Fiore, where he discussed his findings with Ezio's mother, [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|Maria]]. Ezio soon arrived, and the two exchanged pleasant greetings. | ||
Afterwards, as he had agreed, Egidio then informed Ezio of several potential [[Assassination Contracts|assassination targets]] who served the Borgia. | Afterwards, as he had agreed, Egidio then informed Ezio of several potential [[Assassination Contracts|assassination targets]] who served the Borgia. | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Revision as of 08:43, 25 March 2012
- "You ever look at a grave and think "This is the most significant thing I will ever do"?"
- ―Egidio Troche.[src]
Egidio Troche (1436 - unknown) was a Roman Senator during the Renaissance in Italy.
He had one younger brother, Francesco, who was a personal friend of the Captain General of the Papal forces, Cesare Borgia.
Biography
Roman Senate
Egidio was born to a Roman Senator, and chose to follow in his father's footsteps.
As described in a letter by his brother, Egidio was a "naive idealist." He strove to shift control from the Papacy to the democratic Roman Commune, and empower the Conservatori.
However, the Pope seized control over nearly all of Rome, including urban planning, public works, and finances. The Conservatori were left merely to plan parties, and Il Campidoglio, the previous center of civic government, became little more than a "living museum."
Despite this, most of the Roman senators chose to turn a blind eye, and in 1494, Egidio mourned in a letter, "Am I the only one in all of Rome who continues to seek freedom and justice?"
Shortly afterwards, in 1495, Egidio become a regular patron to the Rosa in Fiore brothel.
War plans
Unlike his brother, Francesco embraced the Papacy's influence, and had gone to work under the Pope as his chamberlain and secretary. At this time, he became a close friend and confidant of Cesare, Pope Alexander VI's son.
In 1503, while under the influence, Francesco spoke to his brother about Cesare's war plans for Romagna, which Egidio quickly relayed to the ambassador of Venice. Within the letter he wrote, Egidio openly revealed his hatred for Cesare.
Unbeknownst to him, one of his letters was intercepted, and Cesare blamed the leak of information on Francesco.
The Banker
A few months after sending the letter, Egidio fell into debt with one of Cesare's mysterious generals, a man known simply as "the Banker." He continually complained about this to the courtesans of the Rosa in Fiore.
The Assassin Ezio Auditore eventually learned of this debt from his sister, the Madame of the Rosa in Fiore. As he needed to find the Banker, he sought out Egidio in the Campidoglio.
However, that day, Egidio had been cornered by Borgia guards, who had come to collect the debt he owed. Though he promised them he would have the money momentarily, they did not believe him, and began to beat him. Ezio came to the Senator's rescue, killing the attackers and escorting Egidio safely through Rome until they arrived at Francesco's house.
During their walk together, Egidio brought up his dislike of the Borgia for robbing the Roman Senate of power. He even admitted to gambling and drinking (and whoring, as Ezio added) because he was powerless to do anything more.
Egidio was grateful for Ezio's actions, particularly when the Assassin gave him the three thousand florins he needed to pay his debt, with only the condition that Egidio keep an eye on the politicians aiding Cesare. Egidio agreed, though not without obvious reluctance; mostly because it would mean that his brother could also become a target in the future.
When Egidio met up with one of the Banker's guards to deliver the payment for his debt, he was led to the Pantheon, with Ezio following him from above. There, Egidio was held until they were sure the debt had been paid in full, while Luigi Torcelli, the commanding Borgia captain, counted the money he had brought.
After Egidio's payment had been deemed complete, a guard moved to kill him, however, Ezio (who had assassinated Luigi, and had disguised himself in his place) ordered the guards to let Egidio go free.
Contracts
Shortly after the death of the Banker, Egidio paid a visit to the Rosa in Fiore, where he discussed his findings with Ezio's mother, Maria. Ezio soon arrived, and the two exchanged pleasant greetings.
Afterwards, as he had agreed, Egidio then informed Ezio of several potential assassination targets who served the Borgia.
Source