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===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
In 1559, he participated in jousting tournament at what is now the [[Place des Vosges]]. During the tournament, Henry received a mortal head wound | In 1559, he participated in jousting tournament at what is now the [[Place des Vosges]]. During the tournament, Henry received a mortal head wound<ref name="Vosges">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Place des Vosges]]</ref> when his skull was unintentionally pierced by {{Wiki|Gabriel, comte de Montgomery|Gabriel de Montgomery}}, his master-at-arms. He later died from his injuries within the {{Wiki|Hôtel des Tournelles}}.<ref name="WP" /> | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
Henry's heart was placed in the [[Church of the Celestines]]. The heart was later moved to the Louvre.<ref name="ACU Church">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Église Les Célestins]]</ref> | Henry's heart was placed in the [[Church of the Celestines]]. The heart was later moved to the Louvre.<ref name="ACU Church">''Assassin's Creed: Unity'' – [[Database: Église Les Célestins]]</ref> | ||
In November 2014, many facts about Henry's life and deeds were included by [[Shaun Hastings]] in various [[database]] entries for the perusal of a certain [[Helix Initiate]] whilst | In November 2014, many facts about Henry's life and deeds were included by [[Shaun Hastings]] in various [[database]] entries for the perusal of a certain [[Helix Initiate]] whilst they relived the memories of the French [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Arno Dorian]].<ref name="Louvre" /><ref name="Vosges" /><ref name="ACU Church" /> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 15:09, 22 July 2024
Henry II (French: Henri II; 1519 – 1559) was King of France from 1547 to his death.
Biography
Early life
Henry married Catherine de' Medici in 1533 and succeeded his father, Francis I, as King of France in 1547.[1] Under his reign, the Louvre palace was expanded and improved.[2]
Death
In 1559, he participated in jousting tournament at what is now the Place des Vosges. During the tournament, Henry received a mortal head wound[3] when his skull was unintentionally pierced by Gabriel de Montgomery, his master-at-arms. He later died from his injuries within the Hôtel des Tournelles.[1]
Legacy
Henry's heart was placed in the Church of the Celestines. The heart was later moved to the Louvre.[4]
In November 2014, many facts about Henry's life and deeds were included by Shaun Hastings in various database entries for the perusal of a certain Helix Initiate whilst they relived the memories of the French Assassin Arno Dorian.[2][3][4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned in Database entry only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Henry II of France on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Louvre
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Place des Vosges
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Église Les Célestins