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|timeframe = 13 October 1307 – 18 March 1314 | |timeframe = 13 October 1307 – 18 March 1314 | ||
|place = Throughout [[Europe]] | |place = Throughout [[Europe]] | ||
|outcome = *Near eradication of Templars in Europe | |outcome = *Near eradication of [[Templars]] in Europe | ||
*Execution of key Templars | *Execution of key Templars | ||
*Templars reorganize out of public eye}} | *Templars reorganize out of public eye}} | ||
The '''Persecution of the Templars''' was a purge of the [[Templars|Knights Templar]] by the combined forces of the [[Paris]]ian [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] and King [[Philip IV of France|Philip IV]] of [[France]]. | The '''Persecution of the Templars''' was a purge of the [[Templars|Knights Templar]] by the combined forces of the [[Paris]]ian [[Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins|Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] and King [[Philip IV of France|Philip IV]] of [[France]]. | ||
On 13 October 1307, the French Assassins, through their [[Mentor]] in the King's court, [[Guillaume de Nogaret]], manipulated the Crown into declaring the Templar Order as heretical; something made all the easier by the fact that Philip IV was heavily indebted to the Templars at the time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Led by the future Mentor [[Thomas de Carneillon]], the French Assassins disguised themselves as [[Belgium|Flemish]] [[mercenaries]] and assaulted the [[Temple (Paris)|Temple]] | On 13 October 1307, the French Assassins, through their [[Mentor]] in the King's court, [[Guillaume de Nogaret]], manipulated the Crown into declaring the Templar Order as heretical; something made all the easier by the fact that Philip IV was heavily indebted to the Templars at the time.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307]]</ref> Led by the future Mentor [[Thomas de Carneillon]], the French Assassins disguised themselves as [[Belgium|Flemish]] [[mercenaries]] and assaulted the [[Temple (Paris)|Temple]] in Paris, either killing or arresting all who were present at the [[Parisian Rite of the Templar Order|Parisian Templars]]' headquarters.<ref name="Tragedy">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay]]</ref> | ||
[[Jacques de Molay]], the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] and a [[Sages|Sage]], was apprehended by the Assassins, though not before ordering [[Jacques de Molay's advisor|his advisor]] to hide the ''[[Codex Pater Intellectus]]'' and a [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword]] of [[Eden]].<ref name="Tragedy" /> | [[Jacques de Molay]], the Templar [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] and a [[Sages|Sage]], was apprehended by the Assassins, though not before ordering [[Jacques de Molay's advisor|his advisor]] to hide the ''[[Codex Pater Intellectus]]'' and a [[Sword of Eden 1|Sword]] of [[Eden]].<ref name="Tragedy" /> | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Recognized as a possibility even before its execution, the purge destroyed the public image of the Order of the Knights Templar, and drove the Order to adopt the same tactics as its bitter rivals, the Assassins, by moving underground. Operating in secret, the Templars survived and gradually rebuilt their Order, which spread across [[Europe]].<ref name="Unity">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref> | Recognized as a possibility even before its execution, the purge destroyed the public image of the Order of the Knights Templar, and drove the Order to adopt the same tactics as its bitter rivals, the Assassins, by moving underground. Operating in secret, the Templars survived and gradually rebuilt their Order, which spread across [[Europe]].<ref name="Unity">''Assassin's Creed: Unity''</ref> | ||
With the Templars officially disbanded, their smaller chapters and front groups likewise fell apart or moved underground. One such example was the [[Brothers of the Cross]], a monastic order operating in [[Germany]] as the [[Black Death]] ravaged the country. They sought the [[Ankh]], a [[Piece of Eden|Piece]] of [[Eden]] rumored to have unparalleled healing powers, only to abruptly disappear without a trace in 1350.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]'': "Lukas Zurburg"</ref> | |||
In April 1478, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Mario Auditore]] recounted the tale of the Knights Templar and their downfall to his nephew [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]], who did not fully understand their enemy.<ref name="Practice Makes Perfect">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref> | In April 1478, the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Assassin]] [[Mario Auditore]] recounted the tale of the Knights Templar and their downfall to his nephew [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]], who did not fully understand their enemy.<ref name="Practice Makes Perfect">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Practice Makes Perfect]]</ref> | ||
By 1776, the | By 1776, the Parisian Templars had reformed such that they once again challenged the strength of the Assassins in [[France]].<ref name="Unity" /> In 1789, the Parisian Rite, led by [[François-Thomas Germain]], another Sage who shared memories with Jacques de Molay, instigated the [[French Revolution]] in order to avenge themselves against the French crown.<ref name="Unity" /> This vengeance was obtained in 1793, when King [[Louis XVI of France]] was [[Guillotine|guillotined]] in the public gardens outside the [[Louvre]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[The Execution]]</ref> | ||
In 1789, the Parisian Rite, led by [[François-Thomas Germain]], another Sage who shared memories with Jacques de Molay, instigated the [[French Revolution]] in order to avenge themselves against the French crown.<ref name="Unity" /> This vengeance was obtained | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{c| | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{c|indirect mention only}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]'' {{c|indirect mention only}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' {{1st}} | ||
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- "Are you familiar with the Templars? One of several Knightly orders formed during the Crusades. History teaches they were disbanded nearly 200 years ago in France. Only they weren't. Merely pushed underground where they continued their nefarious work."
- ―Mario Auditore speaking about the official end of the Templar Order to his nephew Ezio, 1478.[src]-[m]
The Persecution of the Templars was a purge of the Knights Templar by the combined forces of the Parisian Brotherhood of Assassins and King Philip IV of France.
On 13 October 1307, the French Assassins, through their Mentor in the King's court, Guillaume de Nogaret, manipulated the Crown into declaring the Templar Order as heretical; something made all the easier by the fact that Philip IV was heavily indebted to the Templars at the time.[1] Led by the future Mentor Thomas de Carneillon, the French Assassins disguised themselves as Flemish mercenaries and assaulted the Temple in Paris, either killing or arresting all who were present at the Parisian Templars' headquarters.[2]
Jacques de Molay, the Templar Grand Master and a Sage, was apprehended by the Assassins, though not before ordering his advisor to hide the Codex Pater Intellectus and a Sword of Eden.[2]
The purge finally drew to a close on 18 March 1314, when Jacques de Molay and Geoffroi de Charney were burned at the stake, charged with heresy and worship of the idol Baphomet.[2][3]
Legacy
Recognized as a possibility even before its execution, the purge destroyed the public image of the Order of the Knights Templar, and drove the Order to adopt the same tactics as its bitter rivals, the Assassins, by moving underground. Operating in secret, the Templars survived and gradually rebuilt their Order, which spread across Europe.[4]
With the Templars officially disbanded, their smaller chapters and front groups likewise fell apart or moved underground. One such example was the Brothers of the Cross, a monastic order operating in Germany as the Black Death ravaged the country. They sought the Ankh, a Piece of Eden rumored to have unparalleled healing powers, only to abruptly disappear without a trace in 1350.[5]
In April 1478, the Italian Assassin Mario Auditore recounted the tale of the Knights Templar and their downfall to his nephew Ezio, who did not fully understand their enemy.[6]
By 1776, the Parisian Templars had reformed such that they once again challenged the strength of the Assassins in France.[4] In 1789, the Parisian Rite, led by François-Thomas Germain, another Sage who shared memories with Jacques de Molay, instigated the French Revolution in order to avenge themselves against the French crown.[4] This vengeance was obtained in 1793, when King Louis XVI of France was guillotined in the public gardens outside the Louvre.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy (indirect mention only)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Journal of Thomas de Carneillon, October 12, 1307
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Tragedy of Jacques de Molay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Persecution of the Templars under Philip the Fair
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy: "Lukas Zurburg"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Practice Makes Perfect
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – The Execution
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