Reginald Birch

Reginald Birch (1705 - unknown) was the Grand Master of the Templar Order in and an English businessman. He started his business at a young age. By the time he reached his mid-20s he already owned several merchant ships, mainly involving dealing tea to the American colonies. Later in life, Birch owned several businesses around London.

Birch met Haytham Kenway, son of Birch's Assassin rival Edward Kenway, at a young age. He convinced Haytham to switch over to the side of the Templars. In 1754, after Haytham retrieved the key to the then unknown Grand Temple, Birch secured passage to Boston for Haytham to find the First Civilization storehouse and establish a permanent Templar presence in British America.

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 * Assassin's Creed III