János Libényi

János Libényi (1831 – 1853) was a Hungarian tailor who attempted to assassinate the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph in 1853. He was an associate of Oscar Kane, an Assassin-turncoat and a member of the Templar Order.

History

Early life

As a young adult, János and his sister Margit Libényi saw their people rebel against their government during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. However, he saw Margit aid the rebels in their objectives and her capture as a result. After Margit and other women were beaten and tortured by Austrian troops, under the orders of Baron Julius Jacob von Haynau and the Emperor Franz Joseph I, both he and his sister left Hungary and made their way towards Vienna.

Working in Vienna

While in Vienna, János worked as a tailor but was subjected to extortion by the baron's lawyer, Karl Mayr. However, during his stay, he became acquainted with the "Magus," who instilled rebellious thoughts into his head. However, Mayr's extortion proved costly to János as his tailor shop was to close. One night, he met with his friend Joseph Ettenreich at the tavern Nachzehrer Cellar to discuss his woes. However, once another acquaintance, "Jack Straw," came, János was told that Mayr was killed and to push back against the fines he was receiving. He ordered the whole bar drinks in celebration.

Assassination attempt and death

Nevertheless, János still felt enraged at Emperor Franz Joseph I and planned an attempt on his life, partly due to the Magus' influence. However, he acted earlier than expected as he followed the emperor on his walk through Vienna and stabbed him in the neck. Numb, he was restrained quickly by his friends Joseph and Jack and soon taken into custody by Austrian troops. He was soon hanged for the crime of attempted regicide.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy