Peter Needham

Peter Needham (unknown - 1868) was a British Templar operating in London during the Victorian era.

As a child, Needham was obsessed with the mythology of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and even in adulthood he sought to become as famed as those figures, seeking figurative immortality. Knowing such things could only be achieved by great acts, Needham sought to blow up the streets of London and reveal the ancient Roman ruins underneath.

In 1868, Needham was assassinated by Evie and Jacob Frye, who were seeking out Templar targets to diminish the Templar control over London.

Reference

 * Assassin's Creed: Syndicate