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'''Vieri de' Pazzi''' (1454 - 1478) was a [[Florence|Florentine]] noble and member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] during the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | '''Vieri de' Pazzi''' (1454 - 1478) was a [[Florence|Florentine]] noble, and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]] during the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]].<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Vieri was born in [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]] as the son of [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. He was extremely spoiled by his father and thought he would be given everything he desired.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | Vieri was born in [[Tuscany]], [[Italy]] as the son of [[Francesco de' Pazzi]]. He was extremely spoiled by his father and thought he would be given everything he desired.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
One day in 1476, he met with [[Cristina Vespucci]] in front of her house, and told her that he was tired of waiting for her to | One day in 1476, he met with [[Cristina Vespucci]] in front of her house, and told her that he was tired of waiting for her to "open her legs" to him on her own. When Cristina refused to become intimate with Vieri, the latter attempted to sexually assault her, but was instead beaten up by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], who had been following Cristina.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
===As a Templar=== | ===As a Templar=== | ||
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==Personality and characteristics== | ==Personality and characteristics== | ||
Vieri was a cruel man who liked nothing more than to win, in any variety of contests. He would call for competitions against other noble families, which were always rigged for his victory. In the rare occasions where he would lose, he would invite the winner and his family to dinner and subsequently poison them by serving them a meal "''to die for.''" | Vieri was a cruel man who liked nothing more than to win, in any variety of contests. He would call for competitions against other noble families, which were always rigged for his victory. In the rare occasions where he would lose, he would invite the winner and his family to dinner and subsequently poison them by serving them a meal "''to die for.''"<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
He would do anything to get what he wanted, such as rape, hire thugs to fight for him, and outright kill people who stood in his way. He was also a coward, and would run away when his plans failed. | He would do anything to get what he wanted, such as rape, hire thugs to fight for him, and outright kill people who stood in his way. He was also a coward, and would run away when his plans failed.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
As revealed in the letter from [[Fra Giocondo]] that Mario Auditore took from Vieri's body after his death, Vieri always sought attention from his father, wishing for him to recognize his abilities and devotion to the Templars. Giocondo also guessed that Vieri's cruel personality was merely due to Francesco's lack of attention to his son. | As revealed in the letter from [[Fra Giocondo]] that Mario Auditore took from Vieri's body after his death, Vieri always sought attention from his father, wishing for him to recognize his abilities and devotion to the Templars. Giocondo also guessed that Vieri's cruel personality was merely due to Francesco's lack of attention to his son.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
==Final words== | ==Final words== | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Strangely, Vieri's birth year is listed to be 1454, whereas his father's is 1444. There is likely an error in the database with either one or both of their ages, considering the impossiblity to have a son at age 10. | *Strangely, Vieri's birth year is listed to be 1454, whereas his father's is 1444. There is likely an error in the database with either one or both of their ages, considering the impossiblity to have a son at age 10. | ||
*In most cutscenes, Vieri speaks in an Italian accent but sometimes, such as when he ambushes Ezio and his family on their way to Monteriggioni, he says "''My condolences for the loss of your father and brothers'' | *In most cutscenes, Vieri speaks in an Italian accent but sometimes, such as when he ambushes Ezio and his family on their way to Monteriggioni, he says "''My condolences for the loss of your father and brothers!"'' in a more American accent. | ||
*In ''Assassin's Creed II'', if the player beats Vieri in hand-to-hand combat after luring him down from his tower (by stealing his weapon), Ezio will reappear at the top of the tower after entering the [[Memory Corridor]]. | *In ''Assassin's Creed II'', if the player beats Vieri in hand-to-hand combat after luring him down from his tower (by stealing his weapon), Ezio will reappear at the top of the tower after entering the [[Memory Corridor]]. | ||
*On the painting of Vieri in the attic of the [[Villa Auditore]], it says he died in 1477; while according to the game's timeline, he was killed in 1478. | *On the painting of Vieri in the attic of the [[Villa Auditore]], it says he died in 1477; while according to the game's timeline, he was killed in 1478. | ||
*Vieri makes a brief | *Vieri makes a brief appearance in the first [[Cristina Memories|Cristina Memory]] of ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', where he tries to rape Cristina before being beaten by Ezio. | ||
**Also, if the fight lasts long enough, the player can read a database entry for Vieri. Unlike his entry in ''Assassin's Creed II'', his | **Also, if the fight lasts long enough, the player can read a database entry for Vieri. Unlike his entry in ''Assassin's Creed II'', his entry in ''Brotherhood'' contains a very brief summary of his attitude and role, and how he died. | ||
== Video == | == Video == | ||
Revision as of 07:54, 16 April 2011
- "I'm sorry, were you hoping for a confession?"
- ―Vieri de Pazzi's final words to Ezio Auditore da Firenze.[src]
Vieri de' Pazzi (1454 - 1478) was a Florentine noble, and a member of the Templar Order during the Italian Renaissance.[1]
Biography
Early life
Vieri was born in Tuscany, Italy as the son of Francesco de' Pazzi. He was extremely spoiled by his father and thought he would be given everything he desired.[1]
One day in 1476, he met with Cristina Vespucci in front of her house, and told her that he was tired of waiting for her to "open her legs" to him on her own. When Cristina refused to become intimate with Vieri, the latter attempted to sexually assault her, but was instead beaten up by Ezio Auditore da Firenze, who had been following Cristina.[2]
As a Templar
Some time prior to 1476, Vieri joined the Templar Order, an organization of which his entire family was a part of.[1]
In 1476, Vieri and Ezio, who had become rivals, met on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, where they and their friends had a street fight. Despite initiating the brawl by throwing a rock at Ezio's face, Vieri did not participate in the actual fighting, and escaped when he realized that his allies had lost.[1]
Later that year, Vieri and Ezio met again when the latter was escaping Florence with his mother and sister after having assassinated Uberto Alberti. Vieri tried to kill the three by sending his armed thugs to attack them; however, the three were rescued by Ezio's Uncle,Mario Auditore and his men, after which Vieri fled to San Gimignano.[1]
Death
In 1478, Vieri met with his father, uncle and Rodrigo Borgia (the Grand Master of the Templar Order) in San Gimignano to discuss the Pazzi Conspiracy. As soon as the four of them went their separate ways, Mario Auditore and his mercenaries attacked Vieri's men. Vieri fled to the city's walls, where he was assassinated by Ezio Auditore.[1]
Personality and characteristics
Vieri was a cruel man who liked nothing more than to win, in any variety of contests. He would call for competitions against other noble families, which were always rigged for his victory. In the rare occasions where he would lose, he would invite the winner and his family to dinner and subsequently poison them by serving them a meal "to die for."[1]
He would do anything to get what he wanted, such as rape, hire thugs to fight for him, and outright kill people who stood in his way. He was also a coward, and would run away when his plans failed.[1]
As revealed in the letter from Fra Giocondo that Mario Auditore took from Vieri's body after his death, Vieri always sought attention from his father, wishing for him to recognize his abilities and devotion to the Templars. Giocondo also guessed that Vieri's cruel personality was merely due to Francesco's lack of attention to his son.[1]
Final words
Ezio: What are you and your allies planning? Is this what my father discovered? Is this why he was killed?
Vieri: I'm sorry, were you hoping for a confession?
- (outside the Animus scene)
Ezio: Pezzo di merda! Vorrei solo che avessi sofferto di piu! Hai avuto la fine che meritavi! Spero che bru'- (Piece of shit! I only wish you'd suffered more! You met the fate you deserved! I hope yo-)
Mario: Enough, Ezio! Show some respect.
Ezio: Respect? After all that's happened? Do you think he would have shown either of us such kindness?
Mario: You are not Vieri. Do not become him. (to Vieri's corpse) Che la morte ti dia la pace che cercavi. (May death provide the peace you sought.) Requiescat in pace. (Rest in peace.)
Trivia
- Strangely, Vieri's birth year is listed to be 1454, whereas his father's is 1444. There is likely an error in the database with either one or both of their ages, considering the impossiblity to have a son at age 10.
- In most cutscenes, Vieri speaks in an Italian accent but sometimes, such as when he ambushes Ezio and his family on their way to Monteriggioni, he says "My condolences for the loss of your father and brothers!" in a more American accent.
- In Assassin's Creed II, if the player beats Vieri in hand-to-hand combat after luring him down from his tower (by stealing his weapon), Ezio will reappear at the top of the tower after entering the Memory Corridor.
- On the painting of Vieri in the attic of the Villa Auditore, it says he died in 1477; while according to the game's timeline, he was killed in 1478.
- Vieri makes a brief appearance in the first Cristina Memory of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, where he tries to rape Cristina before being beaten by Ezio.
- Also, if the fight lasts long enough, the player can read a database entry for Vieri. Unlike his entry in Assassin's Creed II, his entry in Brotherhood contains a very brief summary of his attitude and role, and how he died.
Video
thumb|350px|left|Vieri de' Pazzi database video.
References