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'''Temple Church''' is a | The '''Temple Church''' is a church in [[London]], located in [[Westminster]]. | ||
The peculiarly shaped church was built in 1185 for the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.<ref name=" | ==History== | ||
===Middle Ages=== | |||
The peculiarly shaped church was built in 1185 for the [[Templars|Knights Templar]], and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Temple Church]]</ref> | |||
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In 1868, the [[Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] visited Temple Church, assassinating [[Thomas Blackroot]] in its gardens on [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]]'s request.<ref name="ACS"/> | In the 17th century, the church underwent its first refurbishment by the [[England|English]] architect [[Christopher Wren]]. He installed an organ and altar screen in the church and whitewashed the church's paintings and applied plaster to the marble columns in an attempt to fit aesthetic tastes of the time. However in 1841, his works were undone by architects [[Sydney Smirke]] and [[Decimus Burton]], who gave the church a touch of {{Wiki|Gothic architecture}}.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
In 1868, the [[Assassins]] [[Jacob Frye|Jacob]] and [[Evie Frye]] visited Temple Church, assassinating [[Thomas Blackroot]] in its gardens on [[Jayadeep Mir|Henry Green]]'s request.<ref name="ACS">''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate''</ref> | |||
===Modern times=== | |||
In 1927, the funeral of [[Thaddeus Gift]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]], was held here after he was killed by the [[Black Cross]], [[Albert Bolden]], for embezzling money from the Order. Because his corruption destroyed his reputation, no one but his son, [[Darius Gift]] and the Templar [[Ferris]] attended the funeral.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Templars Volume 1: Black Cross|Black Cross]]''</ref> | In 1927, the funeral of [[Thaddeus Gift]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templar Order]], was held here after he was killed by the [[Black Cross]], [[Albert Bolden]], for embezzling money from the Order. Because his corruption destroyed his reputation, no one but his son, [[Darius Gift]] and the Templar [[Ferris]] attended the funeral.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Templars]]'' – ''[[Assassin's Creed Templars Volume 1: Black Cross|Black Cross]]''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:05, 21 December 2018
The Temple Church is a church in London, located in Westminster.
History
Middle Ages
The peculiarly shaped church was built in 1185 for the Knights Templar, and was initially part of a larger complex that included residences and training grounds, as well as a crypt for ceremonies. Temple Church also functioned as a bank for noblemen, allowing the Templars to turn a profit.[1]
Stuart and Victorian era
In the 17th century, the church underwent its first refurbishment by the English architect Christopher Wren. He installed an organ and altar screen in the church and whitewashed the church's paintings and applied plaster to the marble columns in an attempt to fit aesthetic tastes of the time. However in 1841, his works were undone by architects Sydney Smirke and Decimus Burton, who gave the church a touch of Gothic architecture.[1]
In 1868, the Assassins Jacob and Evie Frye visited Temple Church, assassinating Thomas Blackroot in its gardens on Henry Green's request.[2]
Modern times
In 1927, the funeral of Thaddeus Gift, Grand Master of the British Rite of the Templar Order, was held here after he was killed by the Black Cross, Albert Bolden, for embezzling money from the Order. Because his corruption destroyed his reputation, no one but his son, Darius Gift and the Templar Ferris attended the funeral.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Templars
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Syndicate – Database: Temple Church
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Templars – Black Cross