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'''Jacques de Molay''' (c. 1244 – 18 March 1314) was the last publicly recognized [[Grand Master]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. Upon his execution, the Templars fled and went underground. | '''Jacques de Molay''' (c. 1244 – 18 March 1314) was the last publicly recognized [[Grand Master]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], and is believed to be a [[Sage]] by [[Abstergo Industries]]<ref name="AENEH">''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment - New Employee Handbook]]''</ref>. Upon his execution, the Templars fled and went underground. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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During the early 14th century, even as Jacques led his Order into their Golden Age, the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] influenced the French King [[Philip IV of France|Philip le Bel]] to turn against them. The Templars were branded heretics, and hundreds of them were arrested.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | During the early 14th century, even as Jacques led his Order into their Golden Age, the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] influenced the French King [[Philip IV of France|Philip le Bel]] to turn against them. The Templars were branded heretics, and hundreds of them were arrested.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
As their Grand Master, Jacques understood that the Templars could no longer survive in a public image, and decided to make the ultimate sacrifice. Before his inevitable death, he sent nine of his most trusted men - who possessed "knowledge of the [[First Civilization|Ancients]]" - out into the world to continue his work.<ref name="ACR"/> | As their Grand Master, Jacques understood that the Templars could no longer survive in a public image, and decided to make the ultimate sacrifice. Before his inevitable death, he sent nine of his most trusted men - who possessed "knowledge of the [[First Civilization|Ancients]]" - out into the world to continue his work.<ref name="ACR" /> | ||
In 1314, Jacques allowed himself to be interrogated, then burned at the stake. By doing so, he saved the lives of his brethren, and made their enemies believe that the Order had died along with him, though they had merely moved underground.<ref name="ACR"/> | In 1314, Jacques allowed himself to be interrogated, then burned at the stake. By doing so, he saved the lives of his brethren, and made their enemies believe that the Order had died along with him, though they had merely moved underground.<ref name="ACR" /> | ||
Jacques was later commemorated in 1937 by the Templar Order's new public front, [[Abstergo Industries]]. There, an image of him was displayed prominently in the room accessible only to members of the Order's [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]].<ref name="ACR"/> | Jacques was later commemorated in 1937 by the Templar Order's new public front, [[Abstergo Industries]]. There, an image of him was displayed prominently in the room accessible only to members of the Order's [[Inner Sanctum of the Templar Order|Inner Sanctum]].<ref name="ACR" /> | ||
In 2001, researchers at the Vatican Secret Archives uncovered a document written in 1308 by Pope Clement which absolved Jacques de Molay of all charges. The parchment was later mysteriously lost. | In 2001, researchers at the Vatican Secret Archives uncovered a document written in 1308 by Pope Clement which absolved Jacques de Molay of all charges. The parchment was later mysteriously lost. | ||
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- "If my death means my brothers can continue on, then so be it."
- ―Jacques de Molay.[src]
Jacques de Molay (c. 1244 – 18 March 1314) was the last publicly recognized Grand Master of the Templar Order, and is believed to be a Sage by Abstergo Industries[1]. Upon his execution, the Templars fled and went underground.
Biography
Jacques led the Templars from April 20, 1292 until 1312. Around this time, he possessed the Shroud of Eden, but passed it on to a fellow French Templar, Geoffroy de Charny.[2]
During the early 14th century, even as Jacques led his Order into their Golden Age, the Assassin Order influenced the French King Philip le Bel to turn against them. The Templars were branded heretics, and hundreds of them were arrested.[3]
As their Grand Master, Jacques understood that the Templars could no longer survive in a public image, and decided to make the ultimate sacrifice. Before his inevitable death, he sent nine of his most trusted men - who possessed "knowledge of the Ancients" - out into the world to continue his work.[3]
In 1314, Jacques allowed himself to be interrogated, then burned at the stake. By doing so, he saved the lives of his brethren, and made their enemies believe that the Order had died along with him, though they had merely moved underground.[3]
Jacques was later commemorated in 1937 by the Templar Order's new public front, Abstergo Industries. There, an image of him was displayed prominently in the room accessible only to members of the Order's Inner Sanctum.[3]
In 2001, researchers at the Vatican Secret Archives uncovered a document written in 1308 by Pope Clement which absolved Jacques de Molay of all charges. The parchment was later mysteriously lost.
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Jacques' ordination as Grand Master
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Jacques' interrogation -
Jacques being burned at the stake -
Jacques de Molay's tombstone
References