Rodrigo Borgia was a Spanish cardinal who became Pope from 1492 to 1503. He believed the Apple of Eden could rule the world and led the Templar Order. His son Cesare Borgia was also a member of the Templars and became commander of the Papal armies, claiming to control the Templar Order. Ezio Auditore was a Florentine noble who sought revenge against the Borgias after Rodrigo had his father and brothers executed falsely for treason. Ezio eventually defeated the Borgias and their evil rule as the Grand Master of the Assassins.