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The appearance of Juan Borgia the Younger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]'' is based off the way [[Juan Borgia the Elder]] looks like in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. However, this brings about a series of discrepancies. Juan looks much older than his real age; historically, he died when he was 23. Juan, despite being Captain-General, wore a cardinal's attire. The two cousins are also voiced by the same actor, [[Harry Standjofski]]. | The appearance of Juan Borgia the Younger in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Ascendance]]'' is based off the way [[Juan Borgia the Elder]] looks like in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. However, this brings about a series of discrepancies. Juan looks much older than his real age; historically, he died when he was 23. Juan, despite being Captain-General, wore a cardinal's attire. The two cousins are also voiced by the same actor, [[Harry Standjofski]]. | ||
In reality, although there are many suspects, it remains unknown who actually murdered Juan, as there were no witnesses aside from his attendant who was also killed. His well-dressed body was recovered from the Tiber with his coinpurse apparently untouched, and while the Pope ordered an investigation into the murder, he abruptly called it off a week later despite his known grief for his son's death. | In reality, although there are many suspects, it remains unknown who actually murdered Juan, as there were no witnesses aside from his attendant who was also killed. His well-dressed body was recovered from the Tiber with his coinpurse apparently untouched, and while the Pope ordered an investigation into the murder, he abruptly called it off a week later despite his known grief for his son's death. With no culprits named, it is traditionally assumed that the Pope had identified those responsible but was either unwilling or unable to punish them. | ||
Although there is some disagreement regarding where Juan was killed, there was no suggestion it happened on Tiber Island. Traditionally it was assumed he was killed near the Roman Ghetto, just to the east, where he told a servant to wait for him who was also killed. However, [[Ascanio Sforza]] claimed in a letter that he was last seen on a road along the east bank of the Tiber connecting the [[Mausoleum of Augustus]] and [[Piazza del Popolo]], near where his body was disposed of.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia}}</ref> | |||
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Juan Borgia (1474 – 1497), also known as Giovanni Borgia, was the second Duke of Gandia, and the eldest son of Rodrigo Borgia – the Grand Master of the Italian Templars – and his long-term mistress Vannozza dei Cattanei. He was also the older brother of Cesare, Lucrezia and Jofré Borgia, and the grandfather of Francis Borgia.
Biography
Since Juan was his firstborn and favorite son, Rodrigo made him the Captain-General of the Papal armies soon after he became Pope in 1492. Around this time, Juan's younger brother, Cesare, became a Cardinal.[1]
In 1496, Juan fought Bartolomeo d'Alviano at the Siege of Bracciano, wherein Bartolomeo sent a donkey out of the city, with a sign around its neck reading "Let me go for I am an ambassador to the Duke of Gandia." Bartolomeo had also tied a letter for Juan to the donkey's tail, which contained further insults.[2]
By 1497, Cesare had realized that his life as a Cardinal would lead nowhere, and that if he wanted to gain power, he would need to get rid of his brother.[1] Upon enticing Juan into a night spent in the company of courtesans, Cesare introduced him to Fiora Cavazza, a close ally of his. On the night of 14 June, Cesare watched as Fiora engaged Juan in a moment of passion, before she slit his throat with a dagger. Juan's body was later thrown into the Tiber.[3]
Subsequent to the discovery of Juan's death, Cesare became Captain-General in his stead, and was never identified as his brother's killer.[3]
Behind the scenes
The appearance of Juan Borgia the Younger in Assassin's Creed: Ascendance is based off the way Juan Borgia the Elder looks like in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. However, this brings about a series of discrepancies. Juan looks much older than his real age; historically, he died when he was 23. Juan, despite being Captain-General, wore a cardinal's attire. The two cousins are also voiced by the same actor, Harry Standjofski.
In reality, although there are many suspects, it remains unknown who actually murdered Juan, as there were no witnesses aside from his attendant who was also killed. His well-dressed body was recovered from the Tiber with his coinpurse apparently untouched, and while the Pope ordered an investigation into the murder, he abruptly called it off a week later despite his known grief for his son's death. With no culprits named, it is traditionally assumed that the Pope had identified those responsible but was either unwilling or unable to punish them.
Although there is some disagreement regarding where Juan was killed, there was no suggestion it happened on Tiber Island. Traditionally it was assumed he was killed near the Roman Ghetto, just to the east, where he told a servant to wait for him who was also killed. However, Ascanio Sforza claimed in a letter that he was last seen on a road along the east bank of the Tiber connecting the Mausoleum of Augustus and Piazza del Popolo, near where his body was disposed of.[4]
Gallery
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Juan, with Rodrigo beside him and Cesare behind -
Juan's death at the hands of Fiora Cavazza
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Ascendance (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only, as Giovanni)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Cesare Borgia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Bartolomeo d'Alviano
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Ascendance
- ↑
Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia on Wikipedia
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