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The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then [[England]] began to colonize to Americas during the [[Age of Discovery]]. | The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then [[England]] began to colonize to Americas during the [[Age of Discovery]]. | ||
Spain were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day {{Wiki|Latin America}}. | Spain were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day {{Wiki|Latin America}}. These included [[Florida]], [[Cuba]],<ref name="AC4" /> [[Trinidad]],<ref name="FC">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – ''[[Freedom Cry]]''</ref> [[Puerto Rico]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> [[Peru]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> and [[Mexico]].<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> They also established several colonies in [[Southeast Asia]], most notably the [[Philippines]].<ref name="ACFT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 50|Episode 50]]</ref> | ||
===Spanish Empire=== | ===Spanish Empire=== | ||
By the 1500s the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port | By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the [[Caribbean]]: [[Havana]]. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for [[Piracy|pirates]] such as [[Edward Kenway]] and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
In 1707 [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)|his mansion]] in Havana. | In 1707, [[Laureano de Torres y Ayala]], the [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[West Indies Rite of the Templar Order|Caribbean Templars]], became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from [[Governor's Mansion (Havana)|his mansion]] in Havana.<ref name="AC4" /> | ||
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar plantations]] such as [[Wellington]]. | During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "[[Golden Age of Piracy]]". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable [[sugar plantations]] such as [[Wellington]].<ref name="FC" /> | ||
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe. | The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in [[Manila]], resulting in the death of {{Wiki|Governor-General of the Philippines|Governor-General}} {{Wiki|Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda}}. The Spanish later deemed this incident an elaborate conspiracy masterminded by the [[Dutch East India Company]].<ref name="ACFT" /> | ||
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the [[British Empire|British]]. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into [[France|French]] hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.<ref name="AC4" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | <gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center"> | ||
In The Thick Of It PL.jpg|Spanish troops arriving | In The Thick Of It PL.jpg|Spanish troops arriving in Mexico | ||
Lively Havana 3.png|An overview of the Havana skyline | Lively Havana 3.png|An overview of the Havana skyline | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
{{GalleryBox|Spanish Empire}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
**''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | **''[[Freedom Cry]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{AC4}} | {{AC4}} | ||
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The Spanish Empire comprised the territories and colonies administered by the Spanish Crown in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
History
Origins
The Spanish Empire's origins came from the Crown of Castile, who were the most successful colonial power in the Americas. Spain and Portugal, and then England began to colonize to Americas during the Age of Discovery.
Spain were able to secure a number of key colonies which made up modern-day Latin America. These included Florida, Cuba,[1] Trinidad,[2] Puerto Rico,[3] Peru,[4] and Mexico.[5] They also established several colonies in Southeast Asia, most notably the Philippines.[6]
Spanish Empire
By the 1500s, the Kingdom of Spain was formed. It held the key island of Cuba, which housed the largest city and port in the Caribbean: Havana. Havana was a popular spot to lay anchor for pirates such as Edward Kenway and was the heart of Spanish trade in the Caribbean.[1]
In 1707, Laureano de Torres y Ayala, the Grand Master of the Caribbean Templars, became governor of Cuba. He orchestrated Templar operations in the Caribbean from his mansion in Havana.[1]
During this period, the Caribbean saw a huge wave of piracy which led to the period being labelled as the "Golden Age of Piracy". Piracy had a sizable impact on the Spanish economy as a result of pirate attacks on profitable sugar plantations such as Wellington.[2]
The colonies in Asia were not without problems either, as in 1719 a violent riot broke out in Manila, resulting in the death of Governor-General Fernando Manuel de Bustillo Bustamante y Rueda. The Spanish later deemed this incident an elaborate conspiracy masterminded by the Dutch East India Company.[6]
Along with the Golden Age of Piracy, Spain faced all-out war with the British. This was due to the disputed Spanish throne which was to pass into French hands, to the dismay of the rest of Europe.[1]
Gallery
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Spanish troops arriving in Mexico -
An overview of the Havana skyline
Appearances
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- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyphs
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 50
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