Which historical character is Assassin's Creed III's protagonist?

Connor Kenway is the principal protagonist of Assassin's Creed III.

Born Ratonhnhaké:ton, Connor is a member of the Kanien'kehá:ka, also known as the Mohawk people. He adopts the name Connor Kenway while navigating the conflict between the Assassins and Templars during the American Revolution. His story connects Indigenous communities, colonial politics, and revolutionary warfare.

Connor's father, Haytham Kenway, is also a major playable character at the beginning of the game. Haytham is a Templar, making the family relationship central to the plot. Edward Kenway, Haytham's father and Connor's grandfather, is the protagonist of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.

Assassin's Creed III was released in 2012. Its historical world includes Boston, New York, and the frontier, and it features figures such as George Washington, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Connor's identity is therefore distinct from both his father and grandfather.