year: 1134
initiator: Patriarch Bernard of Antioch
recipient: Brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 1100 – 1134. At the request of the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Bernard, first Latin patriarch of Antioch, gives them a place [locus] in front of their hospitium in the neighbourhood [in circuitu] of [the church] of St Mary, where they can build a stable. But because the ownership of this site still belongs to the cathedral of Antioch [ecclesia Beati Petri], the Hospitallers will pay the patriarch and his church a census of 2 besants a year.
1100 – 1134. At the request of the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Bernard, first Latin patriarch of Antioch, gives them a place [locus] in front of their hospitium in the neighbourhood [in circuitu] of [the church] of St Mary, where they can build a stable. But because the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:9, no. 5 (RRH no. 34a)
year: 1143
initiator: Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior
recipient: Arnulfus, son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 1-30. Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior, together with the canons, gives Arnulfus, the son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus, and his heirs houses built over vaults exchanged with the Hospital [of St John] and situated over the Holy Sepulchre’s oven, which is on the road that leads to Mt Sion, and a statio next to the oven for an annual census of 9 besants, payable at Easter. If the bases of the houses resting on the vaults are damaged, that party, the Holy Sepulchre or Arnulfus, which has been negligent will be responsible for repairs. If Arnulfus extends the houses and wishes to sell, the Holy Sepulchre will have preemption rights, paying 1 silver mark less than the price. Otherwise any purchaser, burgensis vel Syrianus, will be subject to the same rent. The cost of any repairs to the statio will be borne by Arnulfus. The canons give custody of the key to the cistern to Arnulfus, who must provide the procurator of the oven with water if he needs it when making repairs. Witnesses: Johannes Vaccarius; Fulcus aurifex; Jordanus clericus; Herbertus numularius; Saibertus; Rainerius de Arraz/Arrat; Petrus Bordinus; Willelmus drogomannus; Johannes filius ejus; Johannes de Podio; Robertus cocus. The charter, which is sealed, was written by Donatus diaconus et scriba Sepulcri Domini.
Apr. 1-30. Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior, together with the canons, gives Arnulfus, the son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus, and his heirs houses built over vaults exchanged with the Hospital [of St John] and situated over the Holy Sepulchre’s oven, which is on the road that leads to Mt Sion, and... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 164-5, no. 68 (RRH no. 223)
year: 1154
initiator: Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, consuls of Genoa
recipient: Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas
text: Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas and their heirs everything Genoa possesses in Antioch and its dependencies for 29 years in return for an annual rent of 80 besants.
Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas and their heirs everything Genoa possesses in Antioch and its dependencies for 29 years in return for an annual rent of 80 besants.
sources: Rovere and Puncuh, I Libri Iurium 1/1:241-2, no. 166 (RRH no. 285)
year: 1154
initiator: Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, consuls of Genoa
recipient: Guillelmus Embriacus
text: Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Guillelmus Embriacus and his heirs Gibelletum and whatever Genoa has in Latakia and its dependencies for 29 years for a rent of 270 besants and a pallium worth 10 besants for the altar of the church of St Laurence. Guillelmus Embriacus pays Genoa a further 100 librae for the privilege.
Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Guillelmus Embriacus and his heirs Gibelletum and whatever Genoa has in Latakia and its dependencies for 29 years for a rent of 270 besants and a pallium worth 10 besants for the altar of the... more
sources: Rovere and Puncuh, I Libri Iurium 1/1:239-40, no. 164 (RRH no. 286)
year: 1154
initiator: Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, consuls of Genoa
recipient: Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas
text: Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas everything Genoa possesses in Acre and its dependencies for 29 years in return for an annual rent of 1,000 soldi in Genoese denarii. Ugo and his brother have promised to pay Genoa 50 librae each year, except for the first 4 years, for which Genoa has accepted 100 librae, because of the needs of Ugo and Nicolas. If there is a failure to pay, the sum must made up in later instalments.
Jan. 1-31. Genoa. Willelmus Niger, Martinus de Mauro and Willelmus Lusius, the consuls of Genoa, grant Ugo Embriacus and his brother Nicolas everything Genoa possesses in Acre and its dependencies for 29 years in return for an annual rent of 1,000 soldi in Genoese denarii. Ugo and his brother have... more
sources: Rovere and Puncuh, I Libri Iurium 1/1:240-1, no. 165 (RRH no. 287)
year: 1160
initiator: Nicholaus prior Sancti Sepulchri
recipient: Bonetus, son of Martinus Caraena
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jun. 8. With the assistance of probi vires Jerosolimi, N. Sancti Sepulchri prior and his chapter resolve a dispute with Bonetus, the son of Martinus Caraena, over houses that Martinus had given to the Holy Sepulchre. They concede to Bonetus the entire volta of these houses. Bonetus and his heirs will pay the Holy Sepulchre an annual rent [censualiter] of 2 besants, payable on Palm Sunday. If Bonetus should die without heirs the volta will pass back into the possession of the Holy Sepulchre. Witnesses: Arnulfus subprior; Godefridus thesaurarius; Evrardus; Petrus Clemens; Petrus de Sepulcro; Achilles; Bernardus cantor; Rainerius; Hugo de Nigella; Petrus de Latina; Rainaldus de Lochis; Petrus Lombardus; Robertus Antiochensis; of the laymen, Albertus Lombardus; Arbertus Tortus; Robertus cocus; Robertus de Pinquenniaco; W[illelmus] Normanni.
Jun. 8. With the assistance of probi vires Jerosolimi, N. Sancti Sepulchri prior and his chapter resolve a dispute with Bonetus, the son of Martinus Caraena, over houses that Martinus had given to the Holy Sepulchre. They concede to Bonetus the entire volta of these houses. Bonetus and his heirs... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 255-6, no. 129 (RRH no. 351)
year: 1166
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: *Feb. 18 1163 - Apr. 6-12 1166. King Amalric gives the Templum Domini the casale of Sesset in exchange for a rent of 60 besants a year.
*Feb. 18 1163 - Apr. 6-12 1166. King Amalric gives the Templum Domini the casale of Sesset in exchange for a rent of 60 besants a year.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:550, no. 315
year: 1178
initiator: Petrus prior Dominici Sepulcri
recipient: Rodricus comes and the professed brothers of his Order Montjoie
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Order of Montjoie
text: Sept. 8. With the agreement of his chapter and in the presence of Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, P. Ecclesie Dominici Sepulchri Prior leases under seal to Magister Rotericus and his brothers, milites, committed to the Cistercian profession, who wish to reside in the land of Jerusalem, some land, situated next to the tolum Patriarche to the left of the road at magna Mathomaria, for a rent [censualiter] of 10 besants, payable annually on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The land is bounded on the east by the land of Sanctus Helias, on the west and south by the road beween it and the land of the patriarch, and on the north by the rotunda [tolum] of the patriarch and the land of Nicolaus Scriba and Willelmus Megeleus. Without the payment of additional rent, the canons add another pecia terre with a cistern to the west, which used to be occupied by a man called Angeler. Witnesses: of the canons who are priests, Constantinus; Arnulphus Subprior; Balduinus; Bartholomeus Cantor; of the canons who are deacons, Rogerius; Gaufridus de novo vico; Bonifacius; of the canons who are subdeacons, Petrus; Guido; Matheus; of the laymen, Gaufridus Turonensis; Robertus de Ping.; Iohannes Raimundi; Willelmus Beraudi; Willelmus de Pontz.
Sept. 8. With the agreement of his chapter and in the presence of Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, P. Ecclesie Dominici Sepulchri Prior leases under seal to Magister Rotericus and his brothers, milites, committed to the Cistercian profession, who wish to reside in the land of Jerusalem, some land,... more
sources: Paoli, Cod dipl 1:247-248, no. 205 (RRH no. 561)
year: 1205
initiator: Patriarch Thomas Morosini of Constantinople
recipient: A. abbas and the monks of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Oct. 11. Constantinople. St Sophia. At the request of A. abbas and the monks of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Patriarch Thomas [Morosini] of Constantinople makes a sealed grant, giving them a church on Constantinople with parochial rights in return for an annual rent, payable around Christmas, of 1 libra of wax and 1 libra of incense.
Oct. 11. Constantinople. St Sophia. At the request of A. abbas and the monks of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Patriarch Thomas [Morosini] of Constantinople makes a sealed grant, giving them a church on Constantinople with parochial rights in return for an annual rent, payable around... more
sources: Delaborde, Chartes, pp. 94-5, no. 45 (RRH no. 809)
year: 1225
initiator: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital
recipient: Maria, monasterii S. Marie Magdalene in Accon ordinis Cisterciensis abbatissa
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
additional institution: Saint Mary Magdalene in Acre
text: Dec. 24. With the agreement of her sisters, Maria, monasterii S. Marie Magdalene in Accon ordinis Cisterciensis abbatissa, records that she has received from frater Guarinus de Monte Acuto sancte domus Hospitalis Iherusalem magister et Christi pauperum custos and his brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem houses with a platea for a rent, payable each Christmas, of 25 Saracen besants, which will not be affected by any damage that might occur to the houses. The rental agreement has been confirmed in a charter issued by the Hospital of St John. The houses with the platea are situated in the suburb of Acre, in the place commonly called Mons Musardus. On the east they front on to the public way that goes from S. Egidius to the Magdalena. On the south they adjoin the land of Guido de Glia Pisanus. On the west is another public way and on the north they adjoin the abbey of S. Maria Magdalena. At the request of the nuns of S. Maria Magdalena, magister Petrus prior dominici Sepulchri, vicarius domini patriarche, and the chapter of the church of Acre affix their seals. Witnesses: Petrus Bricius; Michael de Joppen; Marcus de Joppen; Benevenutus de Joppen; Jordanus de Iherusalem; Martinus Cordarius, Petrus de Soueni; Fulco de Tiberiade; Pandulfus gener domini Valini; Johannes Ursus.
Dec. 24. With the agreement of her sisters, Maria, monasterii S. Marie Magdalene in Accon ordinis Cisterciensis abbatissa, records that she has received from frater Guarinus de Monte Acuto sancte domus Hospitalis Iherusalem magister et Christi pauperum custos and his brothers of the Hospital of St... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:344-5, no. 1828 (RRH no. 973)