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'''Richard Barrett Connolly''' (1810 – 1880), was an [[Ireland|Irish]]-born [[United States|American]] politician and member of the [[Tammany Hall]], the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century [[New York City]] and State. | '''Richard Barrett Connolly''' (1810 – 1880), was an [[Ireland|Irish]]-born [[United States|American]] politician and member of the [[Tammany Hall]], the [[Democratic Party]] political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century [[New York City]] and State. | ||
A [[Templar]] of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|American Rite]], Connolly was a member of the infamous "Tweed Ring", a group of corrupt | A [[Templar]] of the [[American Rite of the Templar Order|American Rite]], Connolly was a member of the infamous "Tweed Ring", a group of corrupt officials among Tammany Hall which was lead by [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[William M. Tweed]].<ref name="CH9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter Nine</ref> | ||
In 1863, the members of the ring met in Tweed's house in order to plan the [[New York City draft riots]], which they hoped would eventually help them to put New York and the country under the control of their Order. | In 1863, the members of the ring met in Tweed's house in order to plan the [[New York City draft riots]], which they hoped would eventually help them to put New York and the country under the control of their Order.<ref name="CH9"/> | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 19 March 2025
Richard Barrett Connolly (1810 – 1880), was an Irish-born American politician and member of the Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York City and State.
A Templar of the American Rite, Connolly was a member of the infamous "Tweed Ring", a group of corrupt officials among Tammany Hall which was lead by Grand Master William M. Tweed.[1]
In 1863, the members of the ring met in Tweed's house in order to plan the New York City draft riots, which they hoped would eventually help them to put New York and the country under the control of their Order.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter Nine