RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1529
year: 1204
initiator: Bauduinus de Martinsart
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Mar. 1-31. Acre. Cardinal Soffred of St Praxedis and Cardinal Peter of St Marcellus, the papal legates, record that Bauduinus de Martinsart [who has died] had made an eleemosynary grant to the Knights Templar of a rent of wheat, to be drawn from his property in France. His testament had been witnessed by the nobles Rajnerius de Manni and E. de Manni, who swore to this in the cardinals’ presence. Other witnesses were Hugo de Alneto, Johannes Codart and the noble Johannes de Bielle, who as the lord of B[auduinus] confirmed the gift. The cardinals also confirm the grant.
Mar. 1-31. Acre. Cardinal Soffred of St Praxedis and Cardinal Peter of St Marcellus, the papal legates, record that Bauduinus de Martinsart [who has died] had made an eleemosynary grant to the Knights Templar of a rent of wheat, to be drawn from his property in France. His testament had been... more
sources: Maleczek, Petrus, pp. 297-8, no. 18
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1540
year: 1204
initiator: Cardinals Soffred of St Praxedis and Peter of St Marcellus, papal legates
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: 1204. Acre. [282] Cardinals Soffred of St Praxedis and Peter of St Marcellus record their agreement under both their seals to an eleemosynary grant of a rent in France, made to the Knights Templar by the late Balduinus de Martinsart while he was still alive. Witnesses to this were: Rainerius de Manni, T. de Manni; Hugo de Alneto; Johannes Codart; and Johannes de Rielle, who was the lord of Balduinus.
1204. Acre. [282] Cardinals Soffred of St Praxedis and Peter of St Marcellus record their agreement under both their seals to an eleemosynary grant of a rent in France, made to the Knights Templar by the late Balduinus de Martinsart while he was still alive. Witnesses to this were: Rainerius de... more
sources: Trudon de Ormes, ‘Etudes’, pp. 371-2, no. 67
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1735
year: 1216
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Sept. 1-30. Altenburg. Emperor Frederick II confirms under seal for the Knights Templar, represented by Guillelmus de Antiochia frater sacre militie templi Jherosolimitani, a charter, sealed by the archbishop of Arles and the bishop of Toulon, in which Hugo of Baux and his relations, with the agreement of the viscount of Marseille, allow the Knights Templar to have and construct in Marseille ships [naves] and other vessels [navigia] to sail to the Levant [in partes ultramarinas] or to Iberia in the defence of Christendom and to transport pilgrims, merchants and their cash with or without charge. German witnesses.
Sept. 1-30. Altenburg. Emperor Frederick II confirms under seal for the Knights Templar, represented by Guillelmus de Antiochia frater sacre militie templi Jherosolimitani, a charter, sealed by the archbishop of Arles and the bishop of Toulon, in which Hugo of Baux and his relations, with the... more
sources: Winkelmann, Acta imperii inedita 1:117, no. 139 (RRH no. 889)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2143
year: 1230
initiator: Balianus dominus Sydonis
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: *Summer/Autumn. [Balian of Sidon], the balivus for Frederick II, forbids the Knights Templar to wage war and break the truce of 1229 with the Muslims. Their actions have led to many milites peregrini becoming prisoners-of-war
*Summer/Autumn. [Balian of Sidon], the balivus for Frederick II, forbids the Knights Templar to wage war and break the truce of 1229 with the Muslims. Their actions have led to many milites peregrini becoming prisoners-of-war
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1358, no. 781
year: 1232
initiator: Iohannes de Ibelino Beriti dominus
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: *Mid May. Johan d’Ybelin [the younger] sells a casale called Arames to the Knights Templar for 15000 besants.
*Mid May. Johan d’Ybelin [the younger] sells a casale called Arames to the Knights Templar for 15000 besants.
sources: ‘L’Estoire de Eracles’, p. 398
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
2336
year: 1238
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Knights Templar
text: Jun. 7. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX consoles the Knights Templar and others imprisoned by the Sarraceni in Aleppo and assures them he is doing everything he can to secure their release. They may make confession and receive the Sacrament from frater Manassarius, or any Franciscan, or even from Jacobite priests [sacerdotes Jacobiti]
Jun. 7. Lateran. Pope Gregory IX consoles the Knights Templar and others imprisoned by the Sarraceni in Aleppo and assures them he is doing everything he can to secure their release. They may make confession and receive the Sacrament from frater Manassarius, or any Franciscan, or even from Jacobite... more
sources: Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 2:419-20, no. 8; [Gregory IX, Les Registres 2:1055-6, nos. 4403-4. Calendar entries]
year: 1238
initiator: Walter, count of Brienne
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Apr. 1-30. Acre. Walter, count of Brienne, makes a grant of property in France to the Knights Templar. Witnesses: Eustorgius archevêque de Nicosie; Otton de Montbèliard connétable du royaume de Jérusalem; Balians seigneur de Sidon.
[Apr. 1-30. Acre. Walter, count of Brienne, makes a grant of property in France to the Knights Templar. Witnesses: Eustorgius archevêque de Nicosie; Otton de Montbèliard connétable du royaume de Jérusalem; Balians seigneur de Sidon.
sources: Arbois de Jubainville, ‘Catalogue’, p. 174, no. 171. Catalogue entry] (RRH no. 1080)
year: 1238
initiator: King Henry III of England
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Jan. 1. Guildford. King Henry III of England gives 500 marks to the master of the Knights Templar to help with the payment of the ransom of Knights Templar captured by the Saracens between the castles of Gastun/Gastum and Tripeshak/Trepeshac in the land of Antioch.
[Jan. 1. Guildford. King Henry III of England gives 500 marks to the master of the Knights Templar to help with the payment of the ransom of Knights Templar captured by the Saracens between the castles of Gastun/Gastum and Tripeshak/Trepeshac in the land of Antioch.
sources: Calendar of patent rolls. Henry III 1232-1247, p. 207. Calendar entry
RRR: Permission/licence/authorization
2378
year: 1240
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: [Feb. 9. Lateran. Because their habits impede their use of arms, Pope Gregory IX permits the Knights Templar to wear large surcoats, with the sign of the cross on the front, when they find themselves in dangerous situations.
[Feb. 9. Lateran. Because their habits impede their use of arms, Pope Gregory IX permits the Knights Templar to wear large surcoats, with the sign of the cross on the front, when they find themselves in dangerous situations.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 3:181-2, no. 5058. Calendar entry].