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The island of Corsica was originally governed by the [[Roman Republic]] and the [[Roman Empire]] during antiquity and then by [[Genoa]] during the Middle and Early Modern Ages. However, the Corsicans eventually rebelled against Genoese rule, and the rights to the rebel-ridden island were sold to France in 1768. [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] was born in the Corsican town of Ajaccio only a few weeks after this had come to pass.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Napoleon Bonaparte]]</ref> {{wiki|Carlo Buonaparte}}, Napoleon's father, had at first supported the nationalist leader, {{wiki|Pasquale Paoli}}. Bonaparte eventually switched his allegiance after Paoli was forced to flee Corsica.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]</ref> | The island of Corsica was originally governed by the [[Roman Republic]] and the [[Roman Empire]] during antiquity and then by [[Genoa]] during the Middle and Early Modern Ages. However, the Corsicans eventually rebelled against Genoese rule, and the rights to the rebel-ridden island were sold to France in 1768. [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] was born in the Corsican town of Ajaccio only a few weeks after this had come to pass.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Napoleon Bonaparte]]</ref> {{wiki|Carlo Buonaparte}}, Napoleon's father, had at first supported the nationalist leader, {{wiki|Pasquale Paoli}}. Bonaparte eventually switched his allegiance after Paoli was forced to flee Corsica.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook]]'' – [[Historic Personage Sheets]]</ref> | ||
In June 1753, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] [[Haytham Kenway]] traveled to the island to capture [[Lucio]], a Corsican codebreaker and associate of the [[Assassins]] who partook in the rebellion against the Genoese. Lucio was protected by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Miko]], whom Haytham fought and defeated, obtaining his [[Hidden Blade]] in the process. The [[Templars|Templar]] then escaped with an unconscious Lucio, taking advantage of a Genoese attack on their encampment to slip away unnoticed.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | In June 1753, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Templar]] [[Haytham Kenway]] traveled to the island to capture [[Lucio Albertine]], a Corsican codebreaker and associate of the [[Assassins]] who partook in the rebellion against the Genoese. Lucio was protected by the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Miko]], whom Haytham fought and defeated, obtaining his [[Hidden Blade]] in the process. The [[Templars|Templar]] then escaped with an unconscious Lucio, taking advantage of a Genoese attack on their encampment to slip away unnoticed.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
During the [[French Revolution]] in 1793, ''[[Le Patriote]]'' reported on Napoleon of Corsica, expressing high expectations for him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Le Patriote 1793]]</ref> | During the [[French Revolution]] in 1793, ''[[Le Patriote]]'' reported on Napoleon of Corsica, expressing high expectations for him.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Database: Le Patriote 1793]]</ref> | ||
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Corsica is a large island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of France, and lies southeast of its mainland, west of Italy and just north of Sardinia.
History
The island of Corsica was originally governed by the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire during antiquity and then by Genoa during the Middle and Early Modern Ages. However, the Corsicans eventually rebelled against Genoese rule, and the rights to the rebel-ridden island were sold to France in 1768. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in the Corsican town of Ajaccio only a few weeks after this had come to pass.[1] Carlo Buonaparte, Napoleon's father, had at first supported the nationalist leader, Pasquale Paoli. Bonaparte eventually switched his allegiance after Paoli was forced to flee Corsica.[2]
In June 1753, the British Templar Haytham Kenway traveled to the island to capture Lucio Albertine, a Corsican codebreaker and associate of the Assassins who partook in the rebellion against the Genoese. Lucio was protected by the British Assassin Miko, whom Haytham fought and defeated, obtaining his Hidden Blade in the process. The Templar then escaped with an unconscious Lucio, taking advantage of a Genoese attack on their encampment to slip away unnoticed.[3]
During the French Revolution in 1793, Le Patriote reported on Napoleon of Corsica, expressing high expectations for him.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Forsaken (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)