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'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (c. 1455 – March 1512) was an heir to the Byzantine throne at the time of the collapse of the [[Byzantine Empire]]. Following its breakdown, he surrendered his claim to the throne in exchange for a comfortable life as an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] subject.
'''Manuel Palaiologos''' (c. 1455 – March 1512)  


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[wikipedia:Fall of Constantinople|Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the Byzantine throne. He lived with his family in Morea, but they fled in 1460 to Corfu. The family later traveled to [[Rome]], where his father, [[wikipedia:Thomas Palaiologos|Thomas Palaiologos]], was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[wikipedia:Manuel Palaiologos|Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>
Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the [[wikipedia:Fall of Constantinople|Fall of Constantinople]], as an heir to the [[Byzantines|Byzantine]] throne. He lived with his family in {{Wiki|Morea}}, but they fled in 1460 to {{Wiki|Corfu}}. The family later traveled to [[Rome]], where his father, {{Wiki|Thomas Palaiologos}}, was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[wikipedia:Manuel Palaiologos|Manuel Palaiologos]]</ref>
 
===Templar Connection===
Manuel and his brother developed a friendship with the Templar Grand Master, Rodrigo Borgia, in the hopes of restoring Byzantine control over Constantinople. However, this plan failed when Rodrigo lost interest in any kind of eastern uprising against the Ottomans, preferring to devote his time to consolidating his power in Italy.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>
 
===Life in Constantinople===
Under Sultan [[Bayezid II]]'s rule after 1485, Manuel returned to [[Constantinople]], where he received a pension in exchange for his rights to the Byzantine throne. Here he had two sons, Loannes and Andreas, and lived a luxurious life. Eventually he joined the Ottoman Navy and converted to Islam.<ref name="Wikipedia"/><ref name="GameInformer">''[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/05/17/the-characters-of-assassin-s-creed-revelations.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 ''GameInformer'': The Characters Of Assassin's Creed Revelations]</ref>
 
In 1509, an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1509_Istanbul_earthquake earthquake struck Constantinople], though Bayezid had disappeared from the city. In his absence, Byzantine Templars - remnants of the fallen Byzantine Empire - easily entered the city and strove to revive their fallen empire.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>
 
In time, the Byzantine Templars led by [http://assassinscreed.wikia.com/wiki/Manuel_Palaiologos Manuel Palaiologos] caught the eye of Ahmet. Tired of the divisions within mankind and agreeing that all the people should be united under one ruler, Manuel had persuaded Ahmet to join the ranks of the Byzantine Empire.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>
 
Ahmet, much younger and more charismatic than Manuel, slowly slipped into the position of leader of the Byzantine Templars, while Manuel - nearly in his sixties - found his niche of playing second-in-command.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>


In 1511, surviving members of the Byzantine Empire, who were secretly [[Templars]], aimed to remove the Ottomans from power and resurrect their empire. It was unclear to the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] whether or not Palaiologos was siding with the Templars, and thus [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], the [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Assassins]], tasked himself with finding Manuel's true allegiance.<ref name="GameInformer"/>
During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother [[Andreas Palaiologos|Andreas]] fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Grand Master]] of the Templar Order, and [[Cem]], brother to the Ottoman Sultan [[Bayezid II]]. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support the two brothers schemed to conquer [[Constantinople]] restore the Byzantine Empire.<ref name="ACRV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>


===Work in Cappadocia and death===
===Reviving the Byzantines===
[[File:Manuel-death.png|thumb|250px|Manuel's final moments]]
Ezio discovered that Manuel was indeed working for the Templars in [[Cappadocia]] and went to the underground city to locate him. While in Cappadocia, Ezio discovered that the Templars had an army stationed there and that Manuel's lieutenant, [[Shahkulu]], was torturing Ottoman spies. Ezio assassinated Shahkulu, and then chased after Manuel who had fled and called for his [[guards]]. Ezio caught Manuel, beginning the fight that ended with Manuel's death under the Assassin's blade.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>


In his final words, Manuel expressed his desire to be Byzantine emperor and said he had devised many plans for the position. Ezio responded that his empire was already dead and that Manuel's desire was only a dream. Manuel still believed that his dream was also the Templar dream, one of universal order and peace. Manuel gave the Assassin the [[Masyaf Keys|key]] he held to [[Altaïr's library]] but told Ezio he would be killed before he could reach the secret library.<ref name="Assassin's Creed Revelations">[[Assassin's Creed Revelations]]</ref>
===Death===


==Last words==
==Last words==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="180" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center" captiontextcolor="#ffffff">
TAG 1.png|Manuel meeting Tarik Barleti at Constantinople.
Ezio-eavesdrop.png|Ezio spying on Manuel and Shahkulu
Ezio-cornering-manuel.png|Ezio cornering Manuel
ACR Manuel Art HD.png|Artwork.
ACR Manuel Art HD.png|Artwork.
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"...I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family."
―Manuel to Ezio Auditore in 1512[src]

Manuel Palaiologos (c. 1455 – March 1512)

Biography

Early life

Manuel was born circa 1455, two years after the Fall of Constantinople, as an heir to the Byzantine throne. He lived with his family in Morea, but they fled in 1460 to Corfu. The family later traveled to Rome, where his father, Thomas Palaiologos, was recognized as the Byzantine Emperor.[1]

During their time in Rome, Manuel and his brother Andreas fostered hopes of refounding the Byzantine Empire. Through Andreas, Manuel became acquainted with Rodrigo Borgia, Grand Master of the Templar Order, and Cem, brother to the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II. The brothers became members of the Templar Order, and with Rodrigo's support the two brothers schemed to conquer Constantinople restore the Byzantine Empire.[2]

Reviving the Byzantines

Death

Last words

  • Manuel: I should have been Constantine's successor. I had so many plans.
  • Ezio: Your dream dies with you, Manuel. Your empire is gone.
  • Manuel: Ah, but I am not the only one with this vision, Assassin. The dream of our Order is universal. Ottoman, Byzantine... these are only labels. Costumes and facades. Beneath these trappings, all Templars are part of the same family.
  • Ezio: Enough prattling. I am here for the Masyaf Key.
  • Manuel: Then take it. Take it and seek your fortune. See if you get within one hundred leagues of that library before one of us finishes you off.

Gallery

  • Artwork.
    Artwork.

References

  1. ↑ Manuel Palaiologos
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations

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