Esquieu de Floyrac
Esquieu de Floyrac era un francés coprior que fue clave en la caída de los Caballeros Templarios .
Biography
Floyrac was originally the coprior of the convent of Montfaucon. At some point, he was imprisoned along with a renegade Templar. Over time, the Templar and Floyrac confided in each other, and the Templar told Floyrac of his Order's many supposed misdeeds and vices. In order to lessen his punishment, Floyrac allied himself with King Philip IV of France, and plotted with him to bring down the Order.
In the early hours of 13 October 1307, Floyrac led a group of Assassins disguised as Flemish mercenaries towards the gates of the Temple in Paris. The Templar at the gate refused to let Floyrac in, reminding him that he was not welcome there. After showing him Philip's arrest warrant, the Templar reluctantly opened the gate, only to be killed by Floyrac.
Después, los asesinos salieron, y Floyrac los llevaron i n batalla contra los templarios, teniendo éxito en la captura de Gran Maestre Jacques de Molay .
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Floyrac speaking to a Templar guard -
Floyrac showing the King's warrant to the Templar -
Floyrac with the King's men lying in wait -
Floyrac killing the gate guard
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