George Washington
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- "The time is now near at hand, which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die!"
- ―George Washington before a battle with the British Army.[src]
George Washington (1732 – 1799) was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
Washington served during the French and Indian War with the British and Edward Braddock and came across a Templar named Haytham Kenway. Although he attempted to prevent it, Kenway managed to assassinate Braddock.[1]
The British burned a Mohawk village during the war, killing many villagers, including Kaniehti:io, the mother of Ratonhnhaké:ton, who was Haytham's son.[1]
Both prior to and during the course of the American Revolution, Washington became an associate of Ratonhnhaké:ton, now known as Connor, who had become an Assassin. Connor helped the Continental Army with preventing an assassination plot on Washington and executing the assassinations of British soldiers and helped discover the treason of Benedict Arnold.[1]
With Haytham's urging, Connor later discovered Washington's involvement with the burning of his village and the current plan to attack it, with the intent to prevent Mohawk attacks on the Continental Army. Connor soon withdrew his assistance to the Continentals, but eventually aided them to win the war.[1]
At some point, Washington also came into possession of an Apple of Eden.[2]
Biography
Seven Years' War
Battle of the Monongahela
During the Seven Years' War, George Washington was involved in the French and Indian War, the North American conflict. On July 9, 1755, in what would later become known as the Battle of the Monongahela, George Washington rode with Edward Braddock along a road amidst a wooded area.[1]
Suddenly, their forces were attacked by Indians and a Templar named Haytham Kenway, who was disguised as a British soldier. Haytham attempted to assassinate Braddock, but was interrupted by Washington, who shot his horse from under him.[1]
As Washington readied to fire a shot into Haytham, he was distracted by Kaniehti:io, letting Haytham pursue and kill Braddock. Washington managed to rally a retreat of the remaining forces.[1]
Burning of Kanatahséton
In 1760, to prevent attacks from Mohawk forces, the British burned the village of Kanatahséton, killing many natives including Kaniehti:io. Haytham's young son Ratonhnhaké:ton had been absent at the time, but returned in time to witness the death of his mother.[1]
American Revolutionary War
Commander-in-chief
On June 16, 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Present at the time of his acceptance was Ratonhnhaké:ton. Washington delivered a speech declaring his gratitude and regarding his task and how he felt he did not equal to the command he had been granted.[1]
After Washington's speech, Ratonhnhaké:ton, now known as Connor, was introduced to Washington by Samuel Adams. Following his acceptance, Washington took note of the disappointment of Charles Lee, who had wished to be appointed Commander-in-chief himself. Washington bid farewell to Adams and Connor and went to calm Lee from his frustrations.[1]
Trivia
- In the alternate-history DLC for Assassin's Creed III, The Tyranny of King Washington, Washington succumbs to the temptation of power and declares himself King of America. Over the course of three installments, Connor must confront a man who was once his friend, and dethrone him at any cost.[3]
Gallery
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Washington's concept art.
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George Washington concept illustration.
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Concept art of Connor and Washington in the Frontier. -
Connor and Washington riding on horseback through the Frontier. -
Washington at the Battle of Long Island.
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King George Washington.
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