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Revision as of 19:46, 21 June 2025
Alessandro Valignano (1539 – 1606) was an Italian Jesuit missionary and a Templar, who helped supervise the introduction of Catholicism in the Far East, most specifically in Japan.
Biography
Jesuit mission
In 1579, Valignano was sent to aid Francisco Cabral, who was already doing missionary work in Japan, but the two men despised one another almost instantly. Valignano used his Jesuit connections to scour Japan for Templar recruits, and upon Cabral confronting Valignano regarding this, the latter used his influence to force Cabral to resign from his post as Superior of the Jesuit Mission.[1]
Meeting Oda Nobunaga
On 8 March 1581, Valignano arrived in Kyoto with Luís Fróis and his swordbearer Diogo to meet with the daimyō Oda Nobunaga to discuss the free travel of his priests in the country. During the meeting, Nobunaga took a liking to Diogo and acquiesced Valignano's request on the condition that he take Diogo into his service. A disgruntled Valignano accepted the terms, though not before telling Nobunaga that Diogo was better for little more than bearing one's sandals.[2]
Behind the scenes
Alessandro Valignano is a historical figure and character first introduced in the 2014 mobile game, Assassin's Creed: Memories. He made his mainline debut in the 2025 video game, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, where he is voiced by Paulino Nunes who also voices Nuno Caro.[3]
Gallery
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Valignano's appearance in Assassin's Creed: Memories
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Valignano during a sermon
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Valignano in Venice
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Valignano, Luís Fróis, and Diogo meeting Akechi Mitsuhide
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Valignano, Fróis, and Diogo meeting with Oda Nobunaga
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
References
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