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Assassin's Creed

Haytham Kenway is a prominent character in the Assassin's Creed franchise, primarily known for his role in Assassin's Creed III. Born in 1725, he was raised within the British aristocracy but secretly trained as a Templar from a young age following the death of his father.

Initially presented as a seemingly noble Assassin, Haytham's true allegiance to the Templar Order is revealed later in the game. He skillfully manipulates events to serve Templar interests, notably by searching for the Precursor site containing the "Grand Temple" in the American colonies.

A complex and charismatic figure, Haytham is a highly skilled fighter and tactician. He embodies a different perspective on order and control compared to the Assassin ideology. Despite his Templar affiliation, he is portrayed with nuance, demonstrating a sense of honor and occasional moral conflict.

He is the father of Ratonhnhaké:ton (Connor Kenway), the protagonist of Assassin's Creed III, creating a compelling and tragic conflict between father and son, each representing opposing ideologies. He dies at Connor's hand, unable to reconcile their differing ideals, making their relationship a central theme of the game. ``` ```