year: 1137
initiator: Patriarch William of Jerusalem
recipient: Galterius de Lucia
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 12. Patriarch William of Jerusalem, with the agreement of the community [conventus] at the Holy Sepulchre, licences under seal Galterus de Lucia to sell his house to Robertus Medicus and his sons and daughters for 80 besants. Galterus de Lucia built this house on land at the western corner of the lacus Balneorum, extending [vergens] to the north. Because the house’s foundations are so unstable that it cannot be heightened, Patriarch William, with the agreement of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, permits Robertus Medicus to construct a vault over the road that runs between the house and the patriarch’s square [campus] and to build on it. He also pledges [in vadimonium] to Robertus some wasteland at the corner of the house so that the house can be extended. Robertus will pay the patriarchal curia 1 besant a year on 15 July [in festivitate Ierusalem] for the house and the additional land. Witnesses: from the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, Petrus prior; Robertus archidiaconus; Petrus Barcinonensis; Osbertus Ioppensis; Radulphus Parisiensis; Willelmus Normannus; Lambertus de Sancto Lazaro; Garnerius; Godefridus; Robertus de Accon; Moyses; Bartholomeus; Giraldus; Dionisiovs; Brocardus; Willelmus and others; from the patriarchal curia, Everhardus; Humbertus; Amelius; Iohannes; Milo; Ernaldus; Stephanus and others. [49]
Jul. 12. Patriarch William of Jerusalem, with the agreement of the community [conventus] at the Holy Sepulchre, licences under seal Galterus de Lucia to sell his house to Robertus Medicus and his sons and daughters for 80 besants. Galterus de Lucia built this house on land at the western corner of... more
sources: Mayer, Von der Cour des Bourgeois, pp. 234-8, no. 6 (RRH no. 170)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
691
year: 1162
initiator: Auger, master of the Hospital
recipient: Materina, wife of Raoul Troye
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *1160 - 1162 [86] Agreement between Auger, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Materina, the wife of Raoul Troye, on an alms-gift made by her husband, who owed the Order 1800 besants, in return for which he had pledged houses in Acre and Jerusalem. Materina promises that should she remain a widow, she will leave 500 besants to the Hospital on her death. If she should marry again she will pay that sum 15 days after her wedding and will return the houses to the Order.
*1160 - 1162 [86] Agreement between Auger, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Materina, the wife of Raoul Troye, on an alms-gift made by her husband, who owed the Order 1800 besants, in return for which he had pledged houses in Acre and Jerusalem. Materina promises that should she... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:210, no. 285 (RRH no. 365d)
year: 1163
initiator: Radulfus Bethleem episcopus
recipient: Commune of Marseille
text: † Dec. 25 1162 - Dec. 24 1163. Jerusalem. Radulfus Bethleem episcopus records under seal that with the consent of his chapter he has pledged [as a vifgage] to the commune of Marseille the casale of Romadet and houses in Acre near the houses of the Temple. This is in exchange for 1211 Saracen besants. If the debt is not repaid the commune can dispose of the properties as it wishes. Witnesses: of the canons of Bethlehem who are priests [sacerdotes], David prior; Symon sellararius; Godefridus thesaurarius; Arnaudus; Bartholomeus; Guillelmus Grossus; Nicolaus de Gibelet; of the deacons, Guarinus de Crenet; Guarnerius iuvenis; of the laymen, Iocelinus miles; Lodouicus senescalcus; Iohannes de Bethleem; Raynaldus de Ioppe; Ancelinus; Robertus de Mamos. The charter was drawn up by Symon cellarius.
† Dec. 25 1162 - Dec. 24 1163. Jerusalem. Radulfus Bethleem episcopus records under seal that with the consent of his chapter he has pledged [as a vifgage] to the commune of Marseille the casale of Romadet and houses in Acre near the houses of the Temple. This is in exchange for 1211 Saracen... more
sources: Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, pp. 179-81 [93] (RRH no. 386)
year: 1180
initiator: Balianus Neapolitanus domnus
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Beginning of Oct. 1177 - Apr. 20 1180. B[ali]anus [Ne]apolitanus domnus, with the agreement of King Baldwin IV [and] his brother, pledges his assisia of 1000 besants at Ascalon, which he holds of Sibylla Ioppes et Ascalonę comitissa, to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem for 2 years, until the Hospitallers have gained 2000 besants from the assisia. Sybilla Ioppes et Asscalone comitissa confirms the pledge under seal. Witnesses: Ioscelinus de Samosac Ascalone castellanus; Rogerius de Verduno; Gerardus de Rimeilleio.
Beginning of Oct. 1177 - Apr. 20 1180. B[ali]anus [Ne]apolitanus domnus, with the agreement of King Baldwin IV [and] his brother, pledges his assisia of 1000 besants at Ascalon, which he holds of Sibylla Ioppes et Ascalonę comitissa, to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem for 2 years, until the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:714, 849-51, nos. 419, 500, 501 (RRH no. 570)
year: 1186
initiator: Guy of Lusignan and Queen Sibylla
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Saint Mary of the Germans in Jerusalem
text: †Mar. 7. [197] Jerusalem. Guy [de Lysanan rex nobilis Ierosolimis] and Queen Sibylla his wife record under seal that they have pledged a casella, in the territory of Jerusalem near the royal road [via regale] that leaves Ramelie, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Seuerinus hospitalarius, for 111 silver marcae. If they cannot redeem the pledge within a year and a day, the casella with all its rustici will pass absolutely into the possession of St Mary and will be treated as an eleemosynary grant. Witnesses: Euraclius patriarcha Ierosolimis; domnus Renaldus princeps Antiochie; domnus G. de Arsuro; domnus Gerhardus de Hatefort; domnus Iohannes Polenus; domnus Guido de Gibelet; domnus Pluuianus domnus de Boteron; Helias de Nasareth; Heinmardus de Mongisardo; Iozelin de Samosac; Galtherus Ardel; and many others. The charter was drawn up and writen by domnus Iocius sacerdos regis.
†Mar. 7. [197] Jerusalem. Guy [de Lysanan rex nobilis Ierosolimis] and Queen Sibylla his wife record under seal that they have pledged a casella, in the territory of Jerusalem near the royal road [via regale] that leaves Ramelie, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:793-5, 853-4, nos. 472, 509 (RRH no. 650)
year: 1187
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli
recipient: Aimericus Tripolitanus episcopus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May 1-31. Raymond III dei gratia Tripolitanus comes confirms under seal a pledge made by Aimericus Tripolitanus episcopus to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rogerius domus eiusdem magister. Wishing to go to the Roman curia, Aimericus pledged Cafarrael or another casale belonging to the church of Tripoli for 3000 besants. The Hospital will hold the land until the money is repaid in full. Witnesses: Vgo dominus Biblii; Raimundus de Biblio; Astafors; Raimundus Nephinensis; dominus Raimundus; Guido constabularius; Iohannes marescalcus; Aubertus Saraman; Matthaeus cancellarius, who drew up the charter.
May 1-31. Raymond III dei gratia Tripolitanus comes confirms under seal a pledge made by Aimericus Tripolitanus episcopus to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rogerius domus eiusdem magister. Wishing to go to the Roman curia, Aimericus pledged Cafarrael or another casale belonging to the... more
sources: Mayer, Kanzlei 2:902-3, no. 9 (RRH no. 657e)
year: 1212
initiator: Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Iuliana domina Cesaree
recipient: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital of St John
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Nov. 18. Aymard seigneur de Césarée and his wife Julienne pledge houses they have in Acre and Tyre and the casale of Turcarme to Guérin de Montaigu maître of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for 2000 Saracen besants, 110 muids of barley and 60 muids of wheat.
*Nov. 18. Aymard seigneur de Césarée and his wife Julienne pledge houses they have in Acre and Tyre and the casale of Turcarme to Guérin de Montaigu maître of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for 2000 Saracen besants, 110 muids of barley and 60 muids of wheat.
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:150, no. 1400 (RRH no. 859b)
year: 1213
initiator: Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Iuliana domina Cesaree
text: Oct. 18. Acre. Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Juliana domina Cesaree, compelled by poverty, pledge [in a vifgage] 3 casalia, Cafarlet, Samarita and casale Bubalorum with their rustici, but excepting demesne lands [exceptis carrucis propriis et corveis] and the labour services [angarii] of the rustici, in return for a loan of 1000 Saracen besants. Witnesses: dominus P. archiepiscopus Cesariensis; dominus Garnerius Alemannus; dominus Rohardus de Caypha; together with Conselath; Joannes Charle; Fulco.
Oct. 18. Acre. Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Juliana domina Cesaree, compelled by poverty, pledge [in a vifgage] 3 casalia, Cafarlet, Samarita and casale Bubalorum with their rustici, but excepting demesne lands [exceptis carrucis propriis et corveis] and the labour services [angarii] of... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:159, no. 1414 (RRH no. 866)
year: 1214
initiator: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
recipient: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital of St John
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 23. Tarsus. Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed pledge [in a vifgage] of all the terra Giguerii for 2 years to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for a loan of 20000 Saracen besants of Acre weight to help meet his expenses entailed at the marriage of his daughter to the king of Jerusalem. He lists the dependencies of the terra Giguerii as Abbaessa, Agnyas, Nigrinum, Lacrat, Iugmarzeban, Gardessiam, Iucuteman, Iugmelic, Keniz and the port of Calamella. He grants tablagium and all commercial rights. If the debt is not paid within the term, the Order can hold the land until it is settled. Guarantors: Rupinus princeps Antiochenus, nepos et heres regis; Hostius de Tiberiade; Adam de Gastun; Constantius comestabulus; Vaaram marescalcus; Aschivardus baro, filius domini Gervasii senescalci Antiochie. Witnesses: Senescale p(ro)ximos Armenie; Leuonius de Biulum; Jozulinus frater marescalci; Valletus miles; Willelmus de Insula; Rogerius quondam comestabulus; Willelmus de Turre; Thomas Viellebrun; of the brothers of the Hospital of St John, frater Isembardus; frater Helias de Turre; frater Faraldus de Barras castellanus Selephii; frater Bermundus de Luzenzone; frater Petrus Ares; frater Albertus preceptor Antiochie; frater Johannes presbiter; frater Willelmus de Santeble; frater Humbertus le Blunde; frater Raimundus de Stella; frater Ugo de Momolena; frater Willelmus scriptor domini magistri capellanus. The charter was written by magister Bovo latinus cancellarius domini regis.
Apr. 23. Tarsus. Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed pledge [in a vifgage] of all the terra Giguerii for 2 years to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for a loan of 20000 Saracen... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:165-6, no. 1427 (RRH no. 869)
year: 1215
initiator: Daudin, évêque d’Anterade ou Tortose
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: * Apr. 1-30. Daudin, évêque d’Anterade ou Tortose, records that he has received from the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by its master Garin de Montaigu, 1500 Saracen besants, in return for which he has pledged [in a vifgage], with the consent of his chapter and the patriarch of Antioch, a casale called Deterre, situated in the territory of Crat, between the casalia of Medel, Gastum and Ethere.
* Apr. 1-30. Daudin, évêque d’Anterade ou Tortose, records that he has received from the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by its master Garin de Montaigu, 1500 Saracen besants, in return for which he has pledged [in a vifgage], with the consent of his chapter and the patriarch of... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:174-5, no. 1440 (RRH no. 879a)