Corsica

Corsica is a large island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of France, and lies southeast of its mainland, west of Italy and just north of Sardinia.
==History==
The island of Corsica was originally governed by the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire during antiquity and then by Genoa during the Middle and Early Modern ages. However, Corsicans eventually rebelled to Genoese rule and the rights to the rebel-ridden island were sold to France in 1768. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in the Corsican town of Ajaccio only a few weeks after this had come to pass.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Napoleon Bonaparte , Napoleon's father, had at first supported the nationalist leader, . Bonaparte eventually switched his allegiance after Paoli was forced to flee Corsica.Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook – Historic Personage Sheets
In 1753, Haytham Kenway had come to Corsica to retrieve Lucio, an associate of the Assassins.Assassin's Creed: Forsaken
During the French Revolution in 1793, Le Patriote reported on Napoleon of Corsica, expressing high expectations for him.Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Le Patriote 1793
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Forsaken 
*Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment – Employee Handbook 
*Assassin's Creed: Unity 
*Echoes of History 
==References==
Category:Islands of France
Category:Mediterranean
Category:Mediterranean islands