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'''Robert Fitzwalter''' (died 1235) was the baron of the village of {{Wiki|Little Dunmow}} in [[Essex]], [[England]], and the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|English Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] during the early 13th century. | '''Robert Fitzwalter''' (died 1235) was the baron of the village of {{Wiki|Little Dunmow}} in [[Essex]], [[England]], and the [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|English Brotherhood]] of [[Assassins]] during the early 13th century. | ||
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Originally an aristocrat and valiant [[soldier]] in the service of King [[John, King of England|John]] during the tumultuous {{Wiki|Normandy campaigns of 1202–1204|wars}} in [[Normandy]]. By 1215, Fitzwalter chose to sever ties with the monarch when he witnessed a blatant abuse of royal authority,<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> and the attempted seduction of his eldest daughter two years prior.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Robert Fitzwalter}}</ref> Taking a bold stance, Fitzwalter emerged as the chief instigator of the [[First Barons' War|baronial uprising]] against King John. Initiating strategic consultations with his fellow [[Assassins]], Fitzwalter orchestrated a meticulous plan to dethrone the despotic ruler. Setting out on a resolute campaign, he endeavored to unite the English barons in a collective effort to compel King John to abdicate. The ensuing conflict escalated into a full-fledged civil war, prompting the beleaguered barons to seek assistance from [[Kingdom of France|France]] in their quest for justice and liberation.<ref name="ACM" /> | |||
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Revision as of 00:36, 29 December 2023
- "Our so-called King meets with his Templar advisers in London. Shall we pay them a visit?"
- ―Robert Fitzwalter calling for John's disposal.[src]
Robert Fitzwalter (died 1235) was the baron of the village of Little Dunmow in Essex, England, and the leader of the English Brotherhood of Assassins during the early 13th century.
Biography
Campaign against King John
Originally an aristocrat and valiant soldier in the service of King John during the tumultuous wars in Normandy. By 1215, Fitzwalter chose to sever ties with the monarch when he witnessed a blatant abuse of royal authority,[1] and the attempted seduction of his eldest daughter two years prior.[2] Taking a bold stance, Fitzwalter emerged as the chief instigator of the baronial uprising against King John. Initiating strategic consultations with his fellow Assassins, Fitzwalter orchestrated a meticulous plan to dethrone the despotic ruler. Setting out on a resolute campaign, he endeavored to unite the English barons in a collective effort to compel King John to abdicate. The ensuing conflict escalated into a full-fledged civil war, prompting the beleaguered barons to seek assistance from France in their quest for justice and liberation.[1]
Legacy
In 2015, the Templar Isabelle Ardant included his name on a list of known British Assassins. This list was later unveiled by the Assassins Rebecca Crane and Shaun Hastings when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.[3]
Gallery
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Fitzwalter in battle
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (name only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑
Robert Fitzwalter on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Modern day