Talk:François-Thomas Germain

Age

I don't really see any reason to assume his DOB wasn't 1726, like in history. He still looks like he could be in his 60s - look at Hilary Clinton - I was pretty surprised to learn she's 68. Factor in the fact that he has First Civ blood in him, and we don't know if they age, or how quickly. Lafreniere and Sivert both put up a decent fight if they detect you, and they're both pretty old. A man as evidently wealthy as Germain obviously has the resources to keep healthier, and therefore age more slowly. I see nothing to debunk the fact he could be in his late 60s. Makao the Byzantine {T/\L|<} 13:35, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

His appearance is irrelevant. Assuming he was born in 1726, purely because Wikipedia says so, is speculation. The fact that his canon DOD is off compared to the site is testament to that. Stormbeast ♉ ^{The Helpful Place} 15:00, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not the only sources stating that Germain was born in 1726, books on silversmithing refers to the Germain family, which was renowed for its craftmanship until François-Thomas was disgraced and lost his status as Silversmith of the King. I don't know for english books but the french sources, encyclopedias and dictionaries give 1726 as the date of birth of François-Thomas.

I don't understand your denial about his date of birth, Germain is not an obscure guy, he is a member of a famous bloodline of silversmiths (at least three generations) who served the kings of France and are widely known by the modern world of Arts.Maxattac (talk) 16:24, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Because there's a difference between what's historically recorded and what is AC canon. If they changed the death date, you can't say, without a doubt, his birth year is still 1726. Stormbeast ♉ ^{The Helpful Place} 17:08, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Look at Prince Ahmet. In AC canon, he died a year early, but he was born in the same year he historically was. Just because the DOD is altered in canon doesn't mean the DOB always is. Without further info (which will probably arise if they make a new edition of the Encyclopedia or something), I'd say stick with the only date we have - 1726. Makao the Byzantine {T/\L|<} 17:21, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Does Unity's database provide another DoB, or say that it's unknown, like Anne Bonney's Dob? --Crimson Knight _Intercom 17:30, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Doesn't give one. It's the usual "nobody knows anything about his early life" bullshit. --Kainzorus Prime ⚜ ^{Walkie-talkie} 17:47, December 13, 2014 (UTC)

Then there's no reason to assume his DOB is anything other than 1726. I don't even understand why this has become an issue. -- Master Sima Yi _Talk 17:53, December 13, 2014 (UTC)