year: 1190
initiator: Corradus, son of the marquess of Montferrat
recipient: Commune of Genoa
text: Apr. 11. Tyre. In the hospitium of Bernardus de Templo Tyrensis vicecomes. Mindful of the magnificent contribution the city of Genoa made to the liberation of the eastern regions, its defence [of Tyre] and now the part its consul, nobles and citizens, with milites, pedites, balistarii and sagittarii, and siege engines, are playing in the siege of Acre, Conradus, marchionis Montisferrati filius, Tyri atque Sydonis et Berithi domnus, makes a sealed grant to the commune of Genoa and its citizens, represented by Guido de Spinula Ianuensium consul. He gives them a free curia in the city of Tyre, freedom to come and go by sea or land, to buy and sell in the fundicum of Tyre without the payment of any dues, and freedom from prosecution for any crime except homicide, theft and rape, and from imprisonment. He grants them the freedom to use their own weights and measures [cantarii, buzae et modii] in Tyre. He gives them casale Sancti Georgii, Oraca, a large garden belonging to the queen and small gardens situated under the castelletum and within the city wall near the castellum, and a large mill that belonged to the king; a bath house before the house of Fulco de Falesia, in which both men and women bathe, the oven in the burgus novus with a volta adjacent to it, a macellum with 3 houses, a platea that stretches as far as the house of Habraha piscator, and all the houses in 2 insulae which are in front of the macellum, extending on one side as far as the house of Tebaldus aurifex and on the other to the house of magister Petrus Ianuensis, as contained in the charter from Count Raymond [III] of Tripoli; a third part of the proceeds of the cathena of Tyre, after expenses have been deducted; and the house of Opicio Lumbardus situated over the port of Tyre, which is bounded by the house of Obertus de Sandala, the house of Gandulfus Saonensis, the public way and a private road [via privata], together with all the houses and tenement held by Opicius behind his house and beyond the private road. Witnesses: Ansaldus Boniuicini castellanus Tyri; Balduinus frater eius; Guillelmus de Olcimiano; Azo de Sancto Saluatore; Azo de Valentia; Iohannes Stralera; Balduinus Comes; Ogerius Panis; Hugo Lercarius; Belmustus frater eius.
Apr. 11. Tyre. In the hospitium of Bernardus de Templo Tyrensis vicecomes. Mindful of the magnificent contribution the city of Genoa made to the liberation of the eastern regions, its defence [of Tyre] and now the part its consul, nobles and citizens, with milites, pedites, balistarii and... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:888-94, no. 526 (RRH no. 691)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
1309
year: 1191
initiator: King Philip II of France
recipient: Templars
institution: Templars
text: Jul. 13 - Aug. 1. [237] In the palatium of the king of France. King Philip II of France grants privileges to the Templars in his kingdom. Signatories: Guido buticularius; Matheus camerarius; Radulfus constabularius.
Jul. 13 - Aug. 1. [237] In the palatium of the king of France. King Philip II of France grants privileges to the Templars in his kingdom. Signatories: Guido buticularius; Matheus camerarius; Radulfus constabularius.
sources: Delaborde, Recueil 1:467-8, no. 378
RRR: Privilege/exemption
1333
year: 1192
initiator: Corradus, son of the marquess of Montferrat and his wife Isabella
recipient: Commune of Genoa
text: Apr. 6-28. Tyre. Mindful of the magnificent contribution the city of Genoa made to the liberation of the eastern regions, its defence [of Tyre] and now the part its milites, pedites, balistarii and sagittarii, and siege engines have played in the siege of Acre, and with the consent of his wife Hysabella regis Amalrici filia, Conradus Montisferrati marchio et Tyri dominus makes a sealed grant to the commune of the city of Genoa, represented by Guillelmus Ricius Ianuensium consul in Syria. He confirms its possession of a curia and ruga in the city of Acre, just as it held them before, and whatever it had outside Acre. He also gives a third part of the entry charges [introitus] of the cathena of Acre, together with freedom to enter and leave by sea or land and to buy and sell in the fundicum and catena, and throughout the city, without paying any charge [redditus]. He gives the Genoese the right to a curia, house, bath house and oven, and to entry and departure and to buy and sell in Jaffa, Ascalon and Jerusalem, and in all the territory he should acquire, with the same freedom they have in Tyre and Acre. He promises to restore the golden Genoese inscription in the church of the Holy Sepulchre. Witnesses: Dominus Balianus de Ybelino; dominus Rainaldus Sydonię; dominus Gualterius Durus maurescalcus; of the Genoese, Hengo dominę Galianę; Ansaldus Guaraccus; Symon Bufferius; Arlotus Vicecomes; Rollandus Picius; Guilielmus Bechus Rubeus. The charter was drawn up by magister Oddo domini marchionis notarius.
Apr. 6-28. Tyre. Mindful of the magnificent contribution the city of Genoa made to the liberation of the eastern regions, its defence [of Tyre] and now the part its milites, pedites, balistarii and sagittarii, and siege engines have played in the siege of Acre, and with the consent of his wife... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:907-19, 915 nos. 533, 538 (RRH no. 704)
year: 1193
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Pisans
text: May 1-5. Acre. With the agreement of domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus comes Trecensium records an agreement made with the Pisans. He concedes to them freedom to enter and leave through the catena of Acre without the payment of any dues [exactio], and all the liberties and possessions they held in Tyre, Acre and Jaffa during the reign of King Amalric, together with the platea that King Baldwin [IV] gave them. If there are other rights described in charters, Henricus will give them their due in his curia when the city of Jerusalem is restored to the Christians. No more than 30 Pisans should be resident in Tyre during the year from 1 May without his permission. The consuls of the Pisans will swear loyalty on behalf of all Pisans coming to the land. If a Pisan holds a burgesia of Henricus, he should surrender it and only hold property as other Pisans do. If a Pisan wishes to hold a burgesia, he should be subject to the same terms as other burgenses [of the kingdom]. Witnesses: Balianus de Ibelino; Raginaldus Sydoniensis; Arnulfus marescalcus; Milo Brebant; Galterius Durus; Bernardus de Templo; Antelmus de Luca.
May 1-5. Acre. With the agreement of domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus comes Trecensium records an agreement made with the Pisans. He concedes to them freedom to enter and leave through the catena of Acre without the payment of any dues [exactio], and all the liberties and possessions... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:915, 929-32, nos. 539, 568 (RRH no. 713)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1361
year: 1194
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Henricus ecclesie Alemannorum, que est in Accon, prior, his brothers and the sick [in the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans]
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Oct. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Henricus ecclesie Alemannorum, que est in Accon, prior, his brothers and the sick [in the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans]. He gives them the same right as that enjoyed by the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John to buy provisions for their own use without the payment of dues [ius et consuetudo]. Witnesses: Hugo Tyberiadensis; Rainaldus Sydoniensis; Radulfus Tyberiadensis regni senescalcus; Azmarus Cesariensis; Baldvinus de Bethan; Galterus de Bethan; Dietericus de Orca; Milo Brebanz; Thomas Camerarius Acconensis vicecomes. The charter was drawn up by domnus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius.
Oct. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Henricus ecclesie Alemannorum, que est in Accon, prior, his brothers and the sick [in the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans]. He gives them the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:918, 952-4, nos. 547, 576 (RRH no. 720)
year: 1195
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Galterius Alemanus
text: Jul. 1-31. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domina Isabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensis comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to Galterius Alemanus, giving him the right throughout the land over which Henricus has acquired lordship to buy and sell goods without the payment of dues [ius et consuetudo]. Witnesses: Hugo Tyberiadensis; Raginaldus Sydoniensis; Radulfus Tyberiadensis regni senescalcus; Galterius Caesariensis; Galterius de Bethan; Terricus de Tenero Monte; Terricus de Mea; Adam Coste. The charter was drawn up by dominus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regni cancellarius.
Jul. 1-31. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domina Isabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensis comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to Galterius Alemanus, giving him the right throughout the land over which Henricus has acquired lordship to buy and sell goods without the payment of dues [... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:918, 954-5, nos. 548, 577 (RRH no. 722a)
year: 1195
initiator: Aimery of Cyprus
recipient: Petrus abbas Dominici Templi and his canons
institution: Templum Domini
text: Sept. 29. With the agreement of his wife Eschiva, Aimery, Dei gratia dominus Cipri, makes a sealed grant to Petrus abbas Dominici Templi and his canons of a curtis in Nicosia, within which is built the chapel [capella] of St Mary, and a prestia built by his late brother King Guy near the river in the direction of casale Vuillelmi de Balma, with 10 carucate terre around the prestia. The Templum Domini can freely send the wheat [bladum] harvested by the canons’ own labour to the land of Jerusalem. In return the abbot has given Aimery a beautiful ruby [rubinus], weighing 2 and a half besants. Witnesses: Balduinus Bethsam comestabulus; Hugo Martini mareschalcus; Aymericus de Riveth; Raynaldus Betlay; Reynerius de Biblio; Vualterius le Bel; Alanus de le Bel; Baldoynus de Novavilla; Balduinus Hostiarius; magister Petrus Vuasco; magister Bernardus medicus. The charter was drawn up by Alanus Liddensis archidiaconus.
Sept. 29. With the agreement of his wife Eschiva, Aimery, Dei gratia dominus Cipri, makes a sealed grant to Petrus abbas Dominici Templi and his canons of a curtis in Nicosia, within which is built the chapel [capella] of St Mary, and a prestia built by his late brother King Guy near the river in... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 142-3, no. 46 (RRH no. 723)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1378
year: 1196
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Pisans
text: Oct. 19. [254] Acre. In the palatium. Having taken the advice of Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and his barones, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to all Pisans, giving them protection and security in his land, to come, stay, sell and go. On the other hand, he bans the [Pisan] pirate ships Aquila and Imperialis, which have caused great damage. Witnesses: Domnus Rainaldus Sydonis; domnus Vgo Tyberiadis; domnus Radulfus senescalcus; Baldeuinus de Bethan; Gerardus de Crico; Villanus de Alneto.
Oct. 19. [254] Acre. In the palatium. Having taken the advice of Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and his barones, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed grant to all Pisans, giving them protection and security in his land, to come, stay, sell and go. On the other hand, he bans... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:964-6, no. 581 (RRH no. 735)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1380
year: 1196
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a vineyard and possessions at Jaffa, the casale of Capharsin, the volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [at Acre], and a house in Tyre. He grants exemption from tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves for their use and that of their animals. If a diocesan bishop is not available for episcopal functions, they may find another Latin bishop.They may bury those who wish to be buried in their cemeteries. The election of their magister should be free.
Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 360-1, no. 177 (RRH no. 732)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1368
year: 1196
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Gaufridus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Feb. 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III follows his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II, Eugenius III and Alexander III in taking Gaufridus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre under protection. He renews their privileges and confirms their endowments. He states that in the absence of a patriarch the prior and canons will be responsible for managing the patriarchal house and familia. He confirms the freedom of prioral elections and the celebration by the prior of the stational Masses at the Templum Domini, Mt Sion, the Mt of Olives and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat in the absence of the patriarch. The prior and canons also have the right, in the patriarch’s absence, to excommunicate malefactors in their parishes, especially those who withhold the payment of tithes. None of their goods can be alienated or pledged, except by the common agreement, or that of the wiser part, of the canons; nor can anyone be sent overseas, suspended or expelled, unless his fault is manifest. Confratres can receive communion from the canons and be buried in the canons’ cemeteries unless they are excommunicated. The patriarch cannot extort goods from the canons and confratres. The canons are freed from payment of tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves or at their expense, or providing animal fodder. The pope also confirms half of the properties held in common with the patriarchate itself in England, Dacia, Germany, Poland, Ruthenia, Georgia [Auagia], Hungary and Constantinople.
Feb. 13. Lateran. Pope Celestine III follows his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II, Eugenius III and Alexander III in taking Gaufridus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre under protection. He renews their privileges and confirms their endowments. He states... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 350-2, no. 172 (RRH no. 725)