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'''Temple Church''' is a landmark in [[London]], located in [[Westminster]]. | '''Temple Church''' is a landmark in [[London]], located in [[Westminster]]. | ||
The peculiarly shaped church was built 1185 for the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | The peculiarly shaped church was built in 1185 for the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1868, the [[Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] visited Temple Church, assassinating [[Thomas Blackroot]] in its gardens on [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]]'s request.<ref name="ACS"/> | In 1868, the [[Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] visited Temple Church, assassinating [[Thomas Blackroot]] in its gardens on [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]]'s request.<ref name="ACS"/> | ||
In 1927, the funeral of [[Thaddeus Gift]], [[Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]], was held here after he was killed by the [[Black Cross]], [[Albert Bolden]], for embezzling money from the | In 1927, the funeral of [[Thaddeus Gift]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]], was held here after he was killed by the [[Black Cross]], [[Albert Bolden]], for embezzling money from the Order. Because his corruption destroyed his reputation, no one but his son, [[Darius Gift]] and the Templar [[Ferris]] attended the funeral.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Templars Volume 1: Black Cross|Black Cross]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 18 June 2018
Temple Church is a landmark in London, located in Westminster.
The peculiarly shaped church was built in 1185 for the Knights Templar, and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.[1]
History
In 1868, the Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye visited Temple Church, assassinating Thomas Blackroot in its gardens on Henry Green's request.[1]
In 1927, the funeral of Thaddeus Gift, Grand Master of the British Rite of the Templar Order, was held here after he was killed by the Black Cross, Albert Bolden, for embezzling money from the Order. Because his corruption destroyed his reputation, no one but his son, Darius Gift and the Templar Ferris attended the funeral.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Templars