Yakov Yurovsky

Yakov Mikhailovich Yurovsky (Russian: Яков Михайлович Юровский; 1878 – 1938) was a Russian revolutionary best known for being the chief executioner of the Romanov family as a member of the Russian Rite of the Templar Order. 
On 4 July 1918, Yurovsky became the commandant of the Ipatiev House by the decision of the Ural Council. Intent on securing the family's Precursor box for the Order,Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia – Dawn of the Tsars he later directed the execution of the royal family on the night of 16 July to 17 July 1918.Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia – Red Fury
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
==References==
Category:1878 births
Category:1938 deaths
Category:Individuals
Category:Russians
Category:Hebrews
Category:Executioners
Category:Regicides
Category:Bolsheviks
Category:Templars
Category:Russian Templars