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|death = 26 | |death = April 26, 1478 (aged 34)<br>[[Florence]], [[Italy]] | ||
|period = [[Renaissance]] | |period = [[Renaissance]] | ||
|faction = [[House of | |faction = [[House of Pazzi]]<br>[[Templars]] | ||
|appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' | |appear = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''<br>''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]'' | ||
|voice = [[Andreas Apergis]] | |voice = [[Andreas Apergis]] | ||
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'''Francesco de' Pazzi''' (1444 – April 26, 1478) was a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] and a wealthy [[Florence|Florentine]] noble.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]</ref> | |||
Francesco belonged to the wealthy Florentine nobility, and was member of the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]]. He was the father of [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], and the nephew of [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Templar | ===Templar association=== | ||
In 1476, Francesco was accused of murder by [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze | In 1476, Francesco was accused of murder by [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze]]. Giovanni was ready to present his evidence in court, however, he was betrayed by [[Uberto Alberti]], who was a secret ally of the Templars. Uberto had Giovanni and two of his sons, [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]] and [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]], [[Auditore execution|executed]] for the crime of treason. With Giovanni dead, there was no longer any evidence against Francesco, leading him to be cleared of all charges.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
===Pazzi Conspiracy=== | ===Pazzi Conspiracy=== | ||
{{Quote|Your day is done, Lorenzo! Your entire family dies by my sword!|Francesco | {{Quote|Your day is done, Lorenzo! Your entire family dies by my sword!|Francesco taunting [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] at the Duomo.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
In 1478, Francesco met with a group of Templars at the southern gate of [[San Gimignano]]. The group consisted of his uncle Jacopo de' Pazzi, his son Vieri de' Pazzi, and the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]]. The group discussed their plan to overthrow the [[House of Medici|Medici dynasty]], and to instate the Templars as the government of the city. However, after the meeting ended and Francesco and Rodrigo left, Vieri was killed by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] during an attack on the city by [[Mario Auditore]] and his [[mercenaries]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
In 1478, Francesco met with a group of Templars | [[File:WiSC 8.png|thumb|right|250px|Francesco about to stab Giuliano.]] | ||
Later that same year, Francesco met with another group of Templars in Florence in the catacombs under [[Santa Maria Novella]]. This time the group consisted of [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], [[Stefano da Bagnone]], Jacopo, and Rodrigo. The Templar conspirators talked about finalizing their plans to gain control of Florence. The group finished their discussion with Rodrigo claiming that a new sun would rise over Florence the next morning.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
As planned, during High Mass the next morning at the [[Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore|Duomo]], Francesco and his co-conspirators attacked the Medici family. Francesco and Bernardo charged at [[Giuliano de' Medici]], and stabbed him multiple times, killing him. Stefano also stabbed [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], however, he only was able to injure Lorenzo, as the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] interjected. Ezio fought off Francesco and his men, and successfully defended Lorenzo, and later escorted him back to his [[Palazzo Auditore|home]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
===Death=== | |||
{{Quote|You again? Why aren't you dead? Men! Slaughter him!|Francesco upon seeing Ezio on the rooftops.|Assassin's Creed II}} | |||
[[File:Farewell Francesco 8.png|thumb|250px|left|Francesco's body hung from the Palazzo della Signoria.]] | |||
After transporting Lorenzo to safety, Ezio set off to kill Francesco who, was leading a battalion around the back of the [[Palazzo della Signoria]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
After transporting Lorenzo to safety, Ezio set off to kill Francesco who | |||
After Ezio had arrived at the | After Ezio had arrived at the Palazzo della Signoria, Francesco greeted him from up on the prison ramparts, and ordered his men to kill the Assassin. However, Ezio evaded Francesco's men and made his way to the rooftops of the Palazzo. Once there, Ezio assassinated Francesco's [[guards]] while climbing up the top level Franesco resided on. Ezio then confronted Francesco, who cursed the Assassin and [[Leap of Faith|jumped off]] the top of the rampart, and landed safely in a bale of hay.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
Ezio followed Francesco, eventually | Ezio followed Francesco, and began chasing him through the Florentine streets. Ezio eventually caught up to Francesco, though, and assassinated him. Later, Francesco's body was hung from the top of the Palazzo della Signoria by Medici supporters, which scared Jacopo de' Pazzi, and caused him to flee from the city, knowing that their plans had failed.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
==Final words== | ==Final words== | ||
[[File:Farewell_Francesco_5.png|thumb|250px|right|Francesco's last moments.]] | |||
*'''Ezio:''' ''Now Firenze will judge you for what you've done.'' | *'''Ezio:''' ''Now Firenze will judge you for what you've done.'' | ||
*'''Francesco:''' ''It's over... It's all over...'' | *'''Francesco:''' ''It's over... It's all over...'' | ||
*'''Ezio:''' Meglio essere felici in questa vita che aspirare a esserlo nella prossima. ''(Better to be content in this life, than aspire to it in the next)'' Requiescat in pace. ''(Rest in peace.) | *'''Ezio:''' ''Meglio essere felici in questa vita che aspirare a esserlo nella prossima.'' (Better to be content in this life, than aspire to it in the next) ''Requiescat in pace.'' (Rest in peace.) | ||
==Characteristics and personality== | ==Characteristics and personality== | ||
Francesco de' Pazzi had a deep hatred for any middle-class people who attempted to make their way to the top, leading to his disgust at the quick ascension of Lorenzo de' Medici. He also was confident and had much pride in himself and his fellow conspirators, claiming the Medici were too arrogant and too stupid to notice the plans being made for their conspiracy.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | |||
Francesco de' Pazzi | |||
There is also a hint that Francesco often ignored his son, Vieri, | There is also a hint that Francesco often ignored his son, Vieri, whom only wished for his father's approval. It is stated in the letter from [[Fra Giocondo]] that Vieri often acted brashly and competed in competitions he had rigged in his favor merely to gain Francesco's attentions.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It is peculiar that Vieri is Francesco's son, as | *It is peculiar that Vieri is Francesco's son, as Francesco would have been ten years old when Vieri was born.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
*Francesco | *Francesco had a daughter, Viola, as hinted when Ezio comments to Vieri that his "''sister seemed quite satisfied with the handling I gave her earlier.''"<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Renaissance">''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''</ref> | ||
*In real life, Francesco de' Pazzi was reputed to have stabbed himself in the thigh accidentally, while killing Giuliano de' Medici in a frenzy. He was dragged from the Palazzo Pazzi, and then hung naked from the tower of the Palazzo della Signoria on April 26, 1478. His body was then cut down and desecrated. | *In real life, Francesco de' Pazzi was reputed to have stabbed himself in the thigh accidentally, while killing Giuliano de' Medici in a frenzy. He was dragged from the Palazzo Pazzi, and then hung naked from the tower of the Palazzo della Signoria on April 26, 1478. His body was then cut down and desecrated. | ||
*When being pursued by Ezio, Francesco | *When being pursued by Ezio, Francesco jumps off the Palazzo della Signoria into a haystack for a quick escape. This is one of the only known examples of a non-Assassin committing a form of a Leap of Faith.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery captionalign="left" widths="180"> | <center><gallery captionalign="left" widths="180"> | ||
WGA 10 v.png|Francesco and his fellow Templars taking the pledge. | |||
this-guy-thinks-he-knows-what-hes-doing.png|Francesco in the Santa Maria Novella catacombs. | this-guy-thinks-he-knows-what-hes-doing.png|Francesco in the Santa Maria Novella catacombs. | ||
Francesco duels with Lorenzo.png|Francesco attacks Lorenzo de' Medici. | Francesco duels with Lorenzo.png|Francesco attacks Lorenzo de' Medici. | ||
Farewell_Francesco_2.png|Francesco on top of the Signoria. | Farewell_Francesco_2.png|Francesco on top of the Signoria. | ||
Farewell_Francesco_4.png|Ezio assassinating Francesco. | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 07:40, 19 November 2011
Francesco de' Pazzi (1444 – April 26, 1478) was a member of the Templar Order and a wealthy Florentine noble.[1]
Francesco belonged to the wealthy Florentine nobility, and was member of the Pazzi family. He was the father of Vieri de' Pazzi, and the nephew of Jacopo de' Pazzi.[1]
Biography
Templar association
In 1476, Francesco was accused of murder by Giovanni Auditore da Firenze. Giovanni was ready to present his evidence in court, however, he was betrayed by Uberto Alberti, who was a secret ally of the Templars. Uberto had Giovanni and two of his sons, Federico and Petruccio, executed for the crime of treason. With Giovanni dead, there was no longer any evidence against Francesco, leading him to be cleared of all charges.[1]
Pazzi Conspiracy
- "Your day is done, Lorenzo! Your entire family dies by my sword!"
- ―Francesco taunting Lorenzo de' Medici at the Duomo.[src]
In 1478, Francesco met with a group of Templars at the southern gate of San Gimignano. The group consisted of his uncle Jacopo de' Pazzi, his son Vieri de' Pazzi, and the Templar Grand Master Rodrigo Borgia. The group discussed their plan to overthrow the Medici dynasty, and to instate the Templars as the government of the city. However, after the meeting ended and Francesco and Rodrigo left, Vieri was killed by Ezio Auditore during an attack on the city by Mario Auditore and his mercenaries.[1]
Later that same year, Francesco met with another group of Templars in Florence in the catacombs under Santa Maria Novella. This time the group consisted of Bernardo Baroncelli, Stefano da Bagnone, Jacopo, and Rodrigo. The Templar conspirators talked about finalizing their plans to gain control of Florence. The group finished their discussion with Rodrigo claiming that a new sun would rise over Florence the next morning.[1]
As planned, during High Mass the next morning at the Duomo, Francesco and his co-conspirators attacked the Medici family. Francesco and Bernardo charged at Giuliano de' Medici, and stabbed him multiple times, killing him. Stefano also stabbed Lorenzo de' Medici, however, he only was able to injure Lorenzo, as the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze interjected. Ezio fought off Francesco and his men, and successfully defended Lorenzo, and later escorted him back to his home.[1]
Death
- "You again? Why aren't you dead? Men! Slaughter him!"
- ―Francesco upon seeing Ezio on the rooftops.[src]
After transporting Lorenzo to safety, Ezio set off to kill Francesco who, was leading a battalion around the back of the Palazzo della Signoria.[1]
After Ezio had arrived at the Palazzo della Signoria, Francesco greeted him from up on the prison ramparts, and ordered his men to kill the Assassin. However, Ezio evaded Francesco's men and made his way to the rooftops of the Palazzo. Once there, Ezio assassinated Francesco's guards while climbing up the top level Franesco resided on. Ezio then confronted Francesco, who cursed the Assassin and jumped off the top of the rampart, and landed safely in a bale of hay.[1]
Ezio followed Francesco, and began chasing him through the Florentine streets. Ezio eventually caught up to Francesco, though, and assassinated him. Later, Francesco's body was hung from the top of the Palazzo della Signoria by Medici supporters, which scared Jacopo de' Pazzi, and caused him to flee from the city, knowing that their plans had failed.[1]
Final words
- Ezio: Now Firenze will judge you for what you've done.
- Francesco: It's over... It's all over...
- Ezio: Meglio essere felici in questa vita che aspirare a esserlo nella prossima. (Better to be content in this life, than aspire to it in the next) Requiescat in pace. (Rest in peace.)
Characteristics and personality
Francesco de' Pazzi had a deep hatred for any middle-class people who attempted to make their way to the top, leading to his disgust at the quick ascension of Lorenzo de' Medici. He also was confident and had much pride in himself and his fellow conspirators, claiming the Medici were too arrogant and too stupid to notice the plans being made for their conspiracy.[1]
There is also a hint that Francesco often ignored his son, Vieri, whom only wished for his father's approval. It is stated in the letter from Fra Giocondo that Vieri often acted brashly and competed in competitions he had rigged in his favor merely to gain Francesco's attentions.[1]
Trivia
- It is peculiar that Vieri is Francesco's son, as Francesco would have been ten years old when Vieri was born.[1]
- Francesco had a daughter, Viola, as hinted when Ezio comments to Vieri that his "sister seemed quite satisfied with the handling I gave her earlier."[2]
- In real life, Francesco de' Pazzi was reputed to have stabbed himself in the thigh accidentally, while killing Giuliano de' Medici in a frenzy. He was dragged from the Palazzo Pazzi, and then hung naked from the tower of the Palazzo della Signoria on April 26, 1478. His body was then cut down and desecrated.
- When being pursued by Ezio, Francesco jumps off the Palazzo della Signoria into a haystack for a quick escape. This is one of the only known examples of a non-Assassin committing a form of a Leap of Faith.[1]
Gallery
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Francesco and his fellow Templars taking the pledge. -
Francesco in the Santa Maria Novella catacombs.
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Francesco attacks Lorenzo de' Medici.
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Francesco on top of the Signoria. -
Ezio assassinating Francesco.
References