RRR: Correspondence/envoy
702
year: 1163
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: Apr. 8. Fons Sephoriae. Amalric Dei gratia Hierosolymorum rex informs King Louis VII of the death of King Baldwin III on 10 February and his accession. He describes the dire state of the Latin East, the capture of Prince Rainald of Antioch and all his company, the earthquake in the previous August that had gravely damaged castles, towers and towns in the principality of Antioch. He asks Louis to come out to the East without delay.
Apr. 8. Fons Sephoriae. Amalric Dei gratia Hierosolymorum rex informs King Louis VII of the death of King Baldwin III on 10 February and his accession. He describes the dire state of the Latin East, the capture of Prince Rainald of Antioch and all his company, the earthquake in the previous August... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:36-7, no. 121 (RRH no. 396)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
707
year: 1163
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: Late Sept. Amalric, per Dei gratiam Hierosolymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France, describing how he has invaded Egypt with as large a force as he can muster, leaving his kingdom in as defensible a state as possible against Nur ad-Din, who had summoned all the men he could from Baghdad [Baldac] and the region of the Euphrates. Amalric has laid siege to Bilbais, putting the Egyptian army to flight, but his assault has been frustrated by the flooding of the river Nile [flumen Paradisis]. If Louis would send help Amalric holds out hopes of the conversion of Egypt to Christianity.
Late Sept. Amalric, per Dei gratiam Hierosolymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France, describing how he has invaded Egypt with as large a force as he can muster, leaving his kingdom in as defensible a state as possible against Nur ad-Din, who had summoned all the men he could from Baghdad [... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:59-60, no.194 (RRH no. 382)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
709
year: 1163
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: Sept.- Oct. Amalric, per Dei gratiam Hieroslymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France. The prince of Antioch has been captured and many of his men are prisoners or dead. An earthquake has struck Antioch and neighbouring regions, leading to many deaths. His brother King Baldwin III has died. Amalric begs Louis, who knows the region, to come himself to the East and bring assistance. He is sending the archbishop of Mamistra [Mamistriae archipraesul] to provide Louis with more information.
Sept.- Oct. Amalric, per Dei gratiam Hieroslymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France. The prince of Antioch has been captured and many of his men are prisoners or dead. An earthquake has struck Antioch and neighbouring regions, leading to many deaths. His brother King Baldwin III has died.... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:37-38, no. 122 (RRH no. 384)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
733
year: 1164
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 16. Ascalon. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, confirming the gifts of Duke Godfrey and Kings Baldwin I, Baldwin II, Fulk and Baldwin III. Godfrey dux gave 21 casalia: Ainquine, Armotie, Keffrecá, Kefredil, Bubin - these two with the gastina of Bethchamzir being given by the canons to the Knights Templar [militia Templi] in return for the remission of the rent of 150 besants they had paid for the defence of the land - Hubim, Haram, Kalendrie, Bentiligel, Birra - now called Mahomeria Maior - Subahiét, Ataraberét, Vrniét, Zenún, Lemûle, Beutelamus, Aineseins - now called Ual de Curs - Barmita, Beitiumen, Beitfoteire and Betsuric, in the territory of which the villa called Parua Mahomeria has been founded. Godfrey also gave all the ovens in Jerusalem, except for 1 belonging to the Hospital of St John and 1 belonging to St Mary of the Latins. King Baldwin I gave villani and their families at Sanctus Lazarus [Bethany] and the 4 casalia above Sanctus Lazarus of Benehatie, Benehabeth, Ragabam and Roma; 1000 modii of wheat each year in the territory of Nablus, in return for which King Baldwin II gave a casale in the territory of Nablus called Cafarmelich. With the agreement of Queen Melisende and King Baldwin III, King Fulk gave the casale of Thecua in exchange for Sanctus Lazarus in Bethania and the aforesaid 4 casalia. The canons of the Holy Sepulchre exchanged the 2 casalia, called Capharmalich and Ainquiná, for 2 of the casalia of Iohannes Patricius, called Megina and Mezera. King Amalric confirms the possession by the Holy Sepulchre of half of that property given by King Baldwin I in an exchange relating to the bishopric of Bethlehem. King Baldwin II also gave a casale called Derina, situated in the territory of Tyre close to the great spring [fons] that feeds the aqueduct. The territory of the casale, situated on the hillside, comprises 4 carrucatae [quantum terrę quatuor paria boum de anno in annum excolere possunt]. King Baldwin II gave a garden situated between the wall and forewall of the city beside the sea. He confirmed the gift of half of the casale of Fieisse, now called Casale Sancti Sepulchri, by Eustachius Granerius, and all the land that Galterius, the son of Eustachius gave around the same casale, beyond the river as far as the designated boundaries that are recognized today. King Amalric confirms the church and the possessions in Acre given by Lambertus Als and his wife Agnes and conceded by King Fulk together with the casale of Mimas with 2 carrucate terrę plenarie; the garden owned by Mainardus de Portu, which his son Raimundus gave on becoming a brother [confrater] of the Holy Sepulchre; the gift of Guillelmus de Buris of 2 casalia called Gebúl and Helcár with their lands and the use of their fisheries [piscariae] for 8 days each year, the angaria [of his own fisherman] for one day a year and the use of a boat [navis] in the way specified by Guilelmus de Buris; houses, within the walls of the city of Jerusalem, occupied by Bernardus canonicus, Eurardus canonicus, alterius Eurardus canonicus, Mainardus, Garsio, Galterius Tronaior, Bernardus Bursarius, Herluinus, Mabilia, Rogerius de Sancto Lazaro, the statio of Guillelmus Bastardus, together with the share that the same Guillelmus had in the tables of the money changers [in mensis nummulariorum], and the house of Martinus Carauana; the land situated within the walls [septa] of Jerusalem with permission to build houses and stationes - a privilege otherwise enjoyed only by the king - and the right to settle in them money changers, merchants and artisans of all kinds [cambiatores sive mercatores sive cuiuscumque operis aut artificii actores]. Among other confirmations, there were 3 casalia called Capharuth, Gith and Porphiria, which Rogerius Liddensis episcopus gave out of the possessions of [the church of ] Sanctus Georgius [Lydda], and a fourth casale called Kefrescilta, which, together with half the tithes of harvests and a remission of all other tithes relating to the aforesaid casalia, were given by Rogerius [Liddensis episcopus] in exchange for the recognition of his right to the tithes of Castellum Arnaldi and of a casale of the Hospital of St John called Bulbul; the resolution of the disputes between King Baldwin III and the canons over Suriani and between Queen Melisende and the canons over the boundaries of Bethsuri; the casalia of Bethél, Odemamel, Dehyrsabeth, Corteis, Deirmusim and Huetdebes with their villani, which the canons bought from Hugo de Hybelino; the casale of Geladia which Amalric himself had given in recompense for the expenses and activity [pro expensa et missione] of the canons with respect to the capture of Ascalon; the casale of Bettatap, which the canons bought from Iohannes Gomannus and his son Ancherius; 2 casalia called Cafaruth and Uetus Bethor and the gastina of Derfres, given in alms by Queen Melisende to the abbot of monks of St Sabas, which the canons of the Holy Sepulchre bought from St Sabas; the land within and outside the city of Uetus Caypha given by Vivianus dominus Cayphe, with the assent of his son Paganus; the land given by 2 brothers, the milites Rogerius and Iohannes, next to the river of Haifa [flumen Cayphe]. King Amalric confirms Patriarch Arnulf’s concession of half of the oblations of the faithful to the Holy Sepulchre; two-thirds of candle money; all oblations to the relic of the True Cross, which was in the canons’ custody, on all days except Good Friday and those occasions when the patriarch needs to carry the relic with him; the tithes of the whole of the city of Jerusalem and its environs, except for those from funda; the church of St Peter in Jaffa, conceded by the patriarch to the canons, and the church of Quarantene. Witnesses: Iohannes Paneadensis episcopus; Ricardus Andriensis episcopus; Radulphus prior Sebastenus; Galterius princeps Galilee; Humfredus de Torono constabularius; filius eius Humfredus; Girardus Sydoniensis; Philippus Neapolitanus; Hugo Cesariensis domnus; Guido Francigena senescalcus; Fulco Tyberiadensis; Gormundus Tyberiadensis; Henricus Bubalus; Odo de Sancto Amando pincerna; Guillelmus marescalcus; Rohardus Neapolitanus; Balduinus vicecomes Neapolitanus; Anselmus de Brie; Rohardus Ioppensis; Paganus de Uoh; Iocelinus Pesellus; Ottho de Risberge. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus Bethlehemite episcopus regisque cancellarius.
Jul. 16. Ascalon. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, confirming the gifts of Duke Godfrey and Kings Baldwin I, Baldwin II, Fulk and Baldwin III. Godfrey dux gave 21 casalia: Ainquine,... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:536-41, no. 310 (RRH no. 400)
year: 1164
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Great laura of Saint Sabas
institution: Saint Sabas
text: *Feb. 18 1163 - Jul. 16 1164. King Amalric sells the casale of Thora to the great laura of St Sabas under Meletus abbas.
*Feb. 18 1163 - Jul. 16 1164. King Amalric sells the casale of Thora to the great laura of St Sabas under Meletus abbas.
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, p. 260, no. 133; Mayer, UKJ 2 :535-6, no. 309
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
724
year: 1164
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Apr. 24. Jerusalem. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to benefit, among others, the soul of his brother King Baldwin III. He gives the leprosary of St Lazarus, the cloister of which is close to the city of Jerusalem, 1 slave out of his share when he gains 10 or more on every military campaign or raid [expeditio sive equitatus] in which he is present or in which his banner [vexillum] is displayed in his absence, provided the slave is not a miles. Witnesses: Domnus Radulfus cancellarius regis et episcopus Bethlemita; Fredericus Tyrensis archiepiscopus; Vmfredus constabularius regis; Philippus de Neapoli; Baldwinus de Insula; Rogerius de Monbrai; Hugo de Cesarea; Odo de Sancto Amando; Robertus de Monteforti; Willelmus marescallus; Girardus de Pogi; Petrus de Cresech; Otto de Rimbec. The charter was drawn up by Stephanus, acting on behalf of Radulfus Bethlemite episcopus regisque cancellarius.
Apr. 24. Jerusalem. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to benefit, among others, the soul of his brother King Baldwin III. He gives the leprosary of St Lazarus, the cloister of which is close to the city of Jerusalem, 1 slave out of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:533-5, no. 308 (RRH no. 397)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
718
year: 1164
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: Early in year. Amalric, Dei gratia Hierosolymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France. The archbishop of Mamistra [archiepiscopus Mamistranus] is travelling to France. The Latin East fears the arrival of the [Byzantine] emperor. Antioch is so weak that without assistance it will fall to either the Turci or the Graeci. Louis is asked to come out to the East in advance of the emperor.
Early in year. Amalric, Dei gratia Hierosolymorum rex, writes to King Louis VII of France. The archbishop of Mamistra [archiepiscopus Mamistranus] is travelling to France. The Latin East fears the arrival of the [Byzantine] emperor. Antioch is so weak that without assistance it will fall to either... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:39-40, no. 126 (RRH no. 394)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
743
year: 1165
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: King Louis VII of France
text: Jan. 14. Antioch. A[malric], per Dei gratiam Hierosolymorum Rex, informs King Louis VII of France that while he was invading Egypt and, strengthened by the relic of the True Cross, was expelling Syracuinus [Shirkuh] from the country, the count of Tripoli and the prince of Antioch, who with a large army had marched to free the castellum of Harenc, near Antioch, which Nur ad-Din was besieging, were captured. They had overreached themselves by assaulting the enemy in a strong position and their troops were either taken or killed. And Panudium, which is popularly called Belinas, was betrayed to Nur ad-Din. Amalric begs for assistance.
Jan. 14. Antioch. A[malric], per Dei gratiam Hierosolymorum Rex, informs King Louis VII of France that while he was invading Egypt and, strengthened by the relic of the True Cross, was expelling Syracuinus [Shirkuh] from the country, the count of Tripoli and the prince of Antioch, who with a large... more
sources: Bouquet, Recueil 16:79, no. 243 (RRH no. 411)
year: 1165
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Pisans
text: Mar. 15. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex quintus, records under seal that he has given the Pisans a spacium of land, which is above [supra] the port of Tyre between the houses of the city and the water of the port. The Pisans gave Petrus sinescalcus archiepiscopi 400 besants for the house he had built and had now demolished. Witnesses: Fridericus archiepiscopus Tyri; Henfridus constabularius; Gerardus de Sydonia; Philippus de Monte Regali; Henricus Bubilus; Hugo Cesariensis; Gurmundus de Tyberiade; Guillelmus marescalcus; Otto de Risberg; Arnoldus de Andast; Guido de Meinire; Arnoldus vice-comes Tyri; Petrus Ugonis vicecomes Accon; Johannes de Moneta de Accon; Johannes de Guide. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus episcopus Bethleem regisque cancellarius.
Mar. 15. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex quintus, records under seal that he has given the Pisans a spacium of land, which is above [supra] the port of Tyre between the houses of the city and the water of the port. The Pisans gave Petrus sinescalcus... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:541-4, no. 311 (RRH no. 412)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
746
year: 1165
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Girbertus, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 7. Jerusalem. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, giving Gislebertus magister Hospitalis and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem a casale called Semma, which is popularly called Casale Episcopi, the boundaries of which have been established by Guillelmus and other homines of the king together with the brothers of the Hospital. This casale is given in exchange for Faluge. Witnesses: Walterus princeps Galilee; Gurmundus de Tyberiade; Hugo Cesariensis; Rohardus Ioppensis; Rohardus castellanus turris Dauid; Gvillelmus Rufus vicecomes Ascalone; Arnulfus castellanus de Blancagarda; Robertus de [Ha]lbencurt. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus episcopus Bethleem regisque cancellarius.
Apr. 7. Jerusalem. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, giving Gislebertus magister Hospitalis and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem a casale called Semma, which is popularly called Casale Episcopi, the boundaries of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:545-6, no. 312 (RRH no. 413)