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|birth = 7 April 1506<br>{{Wiki|Javier}}, [[Kingdom of Navarre]] | |birth = 7 April 1506<br>{{Wiki|Javier}}, [[Kingdom of Navarre]] | ||
|death = 2 December 1552<br>{{Wiki|Shangchuan Island}}, [[Ming dynasty]] | |death = 2 December 1552<br>{{Wiki|Shangchuan Island}}, [[Ming dynasty|Great Ming]] | ||
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|affiliates =[[Jesuits|Society of Jesus]] | |affiliates =*[[Jesuits|Society of Jesus]] | ||
*[[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] | *[[Templars]] | ||
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'''Francis Xavier''', born '''Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta''' ( | '''Francis Xavier''', born '''Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta''' (1506 – 1552), was a {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Roman Catholic}} missionary and member of the [[Spanish Rite of the Templar Order|Spanish Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
===Mission in Japan=== | |||
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] in [[Europe]]. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on [[Japan]], seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]] in [[Europe]]. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on [[Japan]], seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
===Legacy=== | |||
Xavier's spread of the Templar's ideology survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, [[Shimazu Saito]] was made aware of her [[Shimazu clan|clan's]] allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 05:10, 2 January 2024
Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta (1506 – 1552), was a Roman Catholic missionary and member of the Spanish Rite of the Templar Order.
Biography
Mission in Japan
During the first half of the 16th century, the Templars had suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the Assassin Brotherhood in Europe. Around 1549, Xavier set his sights on Japan, seeing an opportunity to spread both Christianity and Templar influence on the island.[1]
Legacy
Xavier's spread of the Templar's ideology survived into the 18th century, where in 1725, Shimazu Saito was made aware of her clan's allegiance to the Templars through Xavier's past missions.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (mentioned only)
References