RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1157
year: 1185
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: *Jul. 15 1174 - before May 16 1185. King Baldwin IV persuades the Knights Templar to renounce claims on the casale Bethela in exchange for an annual rent of 40 besants.
*Jul. 15 1174 - before May 16 1185. King Baldwin IV persuades the Knights Templar to renounce claims on the casale Bethela in exchange for an annual rent of 40 besants.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:756-7, no. 445
RRR: Renounciation/surrendering of properties
1326
year: 1192
initiator: Femianus, his wife Dulcis and their son Iohannes
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: *Jan. 31 - Feb. 10. In exchange for another property given them by King Guy, Femianus, his wife Dulcis and their son Iohannes renounce in the royal curia their claims on a piece of land [near the Gate of St Nicholas and the Armenian hospital] in Acre in favour of the German Hospital [of St Mary of the Germans].
*Jan. 31 - Feb. 10. In exchange for another property given them by King Guy, Femianus, his wife Dulcis and their son Iohannes renounce in the royal curia their claims on a piece of land [near the Gate of St Nicholas and the Armenian hospital] in Acre in favour of the German Hospital [of St Mary of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:831-2, no. 487
year: 1200
initiator: Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Aug. 1-31. Acre. Aimery, dei gratia rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records that Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta, came into his presence and that of his curia and also of the curia of his iurati, and renounced their claims to a house with a garden in Tyre, which the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans had been given in a charter by comes Henricus and his wife domna Isabella, regis Amalrici filia. At Aimery’s request the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans give Paulus and his brother 200 besants. With the agreement of his wife the Lady Queen Isabella, Aimery confirms under seal the brothers and the sick of St Mary of the Germans in possession of the house and garden. Witnesses: Raynaldus Sydoniensis; Iohannes de Ybelino regni conestabulus; Balduinus de Betsan; Vilanus de Alneto; Terricus de Tenero Monte; Iohannes regius marescalcus; Adam Coste; Willelmus de Petra; Aimon Daus. The charter was drawn up by Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius.
Aug. 1-31. Acre. Aimery, dei gratia rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records that Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta, came into his presence and that of his curia and also of the curia of his iurati, and renounced their claims to a house with a garden in Tyre, which the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:923-4, 1005-7, nos. 563, 620 (RRH no. 774)
year: 1202
initiator: Bernard, Amaury, Geoffroy, Jordain and Marguerite, the children of Geoffroy Boucher
recipient: Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *May 10. Settlement of a dispute between Bernard, Amaury, Geoffroy, Jordain and Marguerite, the children of Geoffroy Boucher, and the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem over the revenues of the casale of Ase, which the Hospitallers said had been given them by Reynaud prince d’Antioche, seigneur de Crat, Montréal et Ebron. The children of Geoffroy Boucher renounce their claims in return for 300 besants.
*May 10. Settlement of a dispute between Bernard, Amaury, Geoffroy, Jordain and Marguerite, the children of Geoffroy Boucher, and the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem over the revenues of the casale of Ase, which the Hospitallers said had been given them by Reynaud prince d’Antioche, seigneur... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:15, no. 1158 (RRH no. 788a)
year: 1203
initiator: Patriarch Soffred of Jerusalem
recipient: T. Nimociensis episcopus and the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May 7. Acre. Patriarch Soffred of Jerusalem issues a sealed arbitration in a dispute over tithes between T. Nimociensis episcopus, acting in the name of his church, and the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The bishop renounces his claims for damages, while the Hospitallers will pay the bishop at Nicosia each Michaelmas 120 Saracen besants in place of tithes as long as they possess the lands in question.
May 7. Acre. Patriarch Soffred of Jerusalem issues a sealed arbitration in a dispute over tithes between T. Nimociensis episcopus, acting in the name of his church, and the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The bishop renounces his claims for damages, while the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:22-3, no. 1176 (RRH no. 790)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1648
year: 1211
initiator: John of Brienne, and the Lady Quenn Maria his wife
recipient: Santius Dominici Sepulcri prior and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jun. 17. Acre. John, per dei gratiam Latinorum Ierusalem rex decimus et comes Brene, and the Lady Queen Maria his wife confirm under seal for Santius Dominici Sepulcri prior and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre the canons’ purchase of a garden near Acre, together with houses and land around the garden, from Willelmus Pomaranus. In an eleemosynary grant, John and Maria renounce any rights they have had over the garden and allow the canons to import the produce [fructus et herbae] on their horses into Acre and to sell it without the payment of dues [exactio]. Witnesses: Gualterius de Montbeliart regni Iherosolimitani constabularius; Radulfus Tyberiadis regis senescalcus; Iacobus de Durnai regis marescalcus; Aimarus domnus Cesaree; Philippus de Ybelino; Guido de Montfort; Garnerius Alemannus; Roardus domnus Cayphas; Amion Days; Thomas de Maugastel; Daniel de Molembec; Adam Coste. The charter was drawn up [notarized] by Balduinus.
Jun. 17. Acre. John, per dei gratiam Latinorum Ierusalem rex decimus et comes Brene, and the Lady Queen Maria his wife confirm under seal for Santius Dominici Sepulcri prior and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre the canons’ purchase of a garden near Acre, together with houses and land around the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1017-19, 1067, nos. 626, 647 (RRH no. 853)
RRR: Renounciation/surrendering of properties
1774
year: 1218
initiator: John of Brienne
recipient: Beatrix, the daugher of comes Iocelinus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: * Dec. 7 1217 - Jan. 1-10 (2?) 1218. King John of Jerusalem records that Beatrix, the daugher of comes Iocelinus who was constituted by her husband procuratrix with administration over all their properties, renounces in the king’s presence and in that of the High Court [curia regis] the claims she had made against frater Garinus de Monte Acuto, magister of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, over the casale called Manueth.
* Dec. 7 1217 - Jan. 1-10 (2?) 1218. King John of Jerusalem records that Beatrix, the daugher of comes Iocelinus who was constituted by her husband procuratrix with administration over all their properties, renounces in the king’s presence and in that of the High Court [curia regis] the claims she... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1033-4, no. 634
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1841
year: 1220
initiator: John of Brienne
recipient: Frater Harmannus, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Mar. 1-28. [320] Damietta. John, de gratia Latinorum Ierusalem rex decimus, records under seal that when frater Harmandus magister and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans surrendered to him half of the spoil they had gained in the capture of Damietta, he promised them that this would not create a prejudicial precedent. Witnesses: Radulfus Tyberiadensis regni Ierusalem senescalcus; Balianus domnus Sydoniensis; Odo de Montebeliardo: Garnerus Alemannus; Gilo de Beritho; Gaufridus de Cafram; Roardus de Cayphas.
Mar. 1-28. [320] Damietta. John, de gratia Latinorum Ierusalem rex decimus, records under seal that when frater Harmandus magister and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans surrendered to him half of the spoil they had gained in the capture of Damietta, he promised them that this... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1038-40, no. 638 (RRH no. 930)
year: 1227
initiator: Maria, the widow of Girardus de Hanis and the mother of the noble Thomas comestabulus Tripolitanus
recipient: Richerius episcopus Melfiensis
text: Mar. 1-31. Tripoli. Richerius episcopus Melfiensis, imperialis aule familiaris et nuntius, records under seal that, being present in Tripoli in the kingdom of Jerusalem in order to represent Frederick, gloriosus Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Jerosolime et Sicilie rex, the noble woman Maria, the widow of Girardus de Hanis and the mother of the noble Thomas comestabulus Tripolitanus, came into his presence and surrendered to Thomas whatever she had in dotal property in France as part of the land and fief of Girardus, held of the king of France. Signatories: Richerius Dei gratia humilis episcopus Melfiensis; Rogerius Melfiensis canonicus, who drew up the charter at the request of Maria; presbiter Nicolaus capellanus Melfiensis episcopi; Eustasius miles de Sydone; Albericus miles de Rancolariis; Ugo miles de Glappires; Galterius miles de Guardia.
Mar. 1-31. Tripoli. Richerius episcopus Melfiensis, imperialis aule familiaris et nuntius, records under seal that, being present in Tripoli in the kingdom of Jerusalem in order to represent Frederick, gloriosus Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Jerosolime et Sicilie rex, the noble woman Maria,... more
sources: Marsy, ‘Documents’, pp. 159-60, no. 1 (RRH no. 980)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2131
year: 1229
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Hermannus, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 1-30. Nicosia. Henry, dei gracia rex Cipri, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Hermannus magister sancte domus beate Marie hospitalis Alamannorum in Ierusalem and his convent. He gives the casale of Clavodie, just as it had been held by dominus Iohannes de Milmars, with its villani, chevagii and all rights, and the house with its surroundings in Nicosia that had belonged to Druon de Bedort. The Hospital of St Mary of the Germans surrenders its claims to houses in Nicosia given by King Aimery of Cyprus. Witnesses: Guillelmus de Riveto; Aymericus Barlays; Amalricus de Bessano; Gauvanus; Hugo de Gibeleto.
Jun. 1-30. Nicosia. Henry, dei gracia rex Cipri, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Hermannus magister sancte domus beate Marie hospitalis Alamannorum in Ierusalem and his convent. He gives the casale of Clavodie, just as it had been held by dominus Iohannes de Milmars, with its villani,... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 56, no. 71 (RRH no. 1017)