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'''János Libényi''' (1831 – 1853) was a [[Hungary|Hungarian]] tailor who attempted to assassinate the [[Austrian Empire|Austrian Emperor]] [[Franz Joseph I of Austria|Franz Joseph]] in 1853. He was an associate of [[Oscar Kane]], an [[Assassin]]-turncoat and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | '''János Libényi''' (1831 – 1853) was a [[Hungary|Hungarian]] tailor who attempted to assassinate the [[Austrian Empire|Austrian Emperor]] [[Franz Joseph I of Austria|Franz Joseph]] in 1853. He was an associate of [[Oscar Kane]], an [[Assassin]]-turncoat and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. | ||
===History=== | |||
====Early life==== | |||
As a young adult, János and his sister [[Margit Libényi]] saw their people rebel against their government during the {{Wiki|Hungarian Revolution of 1848}}. However, he saw Margit aid the rebels in their objectives and her capture as a result. After Margit and other women were beaten and tortured by [[Austria]]n troops, under the orders of Baron [[Julius Jacob von Haynau]] and the [[Austrian Empire|Emperor]] [[Franz Joseph I of Austria|Franz Joseph I]], both he and his sister left Hungary and made their way towards [[Vienna]].<ref name="Chapter 05">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Chapter 5</ref> | |||
====Working in Vienna==== | |||
While in Vienna, János worked as a tailor but was subjected to extortion by the baron's lawyer, [[Karl Mayr]].<ref name="Chapter 05"/> However, during his stay, he became acquainted with the "[[Oscar Kane|Magus]]," who instilled rebellious thoughts into his head.<ref name="Chapter 19">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 19</ref> However, Mayr's extortion proved costly to János as his tailor shop was to close.<ref name="Chapter 05"/> One night, he met with his friend [[Joseph Ettenreich]] at the tavern [[Nachzehrer Cellar]] to discuss his woes. However, once another acquaintance, "[[Simeon Price|Jack Straw]]," came, János was told that Mayr was killed and to push back against the fines he was receiving. He ordered the whole bar drinks in celebration.<ref name="Chapter 06">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 6</ref> | |||
====Assassination attempt and death==== | |||
Nevertheless, János still felt enraged at Emperor Franz Joseph I and planned an [[Assassination attempt on Franz Joseph I of Austria|attempt]] on his life, partly due to the Magus' influence. However, he acted earlier than expected as he followed the emperor on his walk through Vienna and stabbed him in the neck.<ref name="Chapter 07">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 7</ref> Numb, he was restrained quickly by his friends Joseph and Jack and soon taken into custody by Austrian troops. He was soon hanged for the crime of attempted regicide.<ref name="Chapter 08">''Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy'' – Chapter 8</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 03:17, 5 November 2022
János Libényi (1831 – 1853) was a Hungarian tailor who attempted to assassinate the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph in 1853. He was an associate of Oscar Kane, an Assassin-turncoat and a member of the Templar Order.
History
Early life
As a young adult, János and his sister Margit Libényi saw their people rebel against their government during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. However, he saw Margit aid the rebels in their objectives and her capture as a result. After Margit and other women were beaten and tortured by Austrian troops, under the orders of Baron Julius Jacob von Haynau and the Emperor Franz Joseph I, both he and his sister left Hungary and made their way towards Vienna.[1]
Working in Vienna
While in Vienna, János worked as a tailor but was subjected to extortion by the baron's lawyer, Karl Mayr.[1] However, during his stay, he became acquainted with the "Magus," who instilled rebellious thoughts into his head.[2] However, Mayr's extortion proved costly to János as his tailor shop was to close.[1] One night, he met with his friend Joseph Ettenreich at the tavern Nachzehrer Cellar to discuss his woes. However, once another acquaintance, "Jack Straw," came, János was told that Mayr was killed and to push back against the fines he was receiving. He ordered the whole bar drinks in celebration.[3]
Assassination attempt and death
Nevertheless, János still felt enraged at Emperor Franz Joseph I and planned an attempt on his life, partly due to the Magus' influence. However, he acted earlier than expected as he followed the emperor on his walk through Vienna and stabbed him in the neck.[4] Numb, he was restrained quickly by his friends Joseph and Jack and soon taken into custody by Austrian troops. He was soon hanged for the crime of attempted regicide.[5]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 5
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 19
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 6
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 7
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Chapter 8