Pierre, Marquis de Fayet

Pierre, Marquis de Fayet (1675 – 1737) was a French aristocrat and Governor of Saint-Domingue from 1732 to his death.

He was killed by the Assassin Adéwalé in July 1737, with his own branding iron, although his death was recorded as being of natural causes.

The Governor was a sadistic man who viewed his slaves as little more than animals, referring to them as "beasts" during everyday conversation. In his final words to Adéwalé, the Governor showed no remorse for the way he treated his slaves, telling him that they were animals who, without guidance from their masters, would resort to murder and rebellion. Infuriated by his words, Adéwalé executed the Governor slowly.

Reference

 * Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Freedom Cry