text: c. 1151 - 1160. [12] Gaufredus abbas dominici Templi, with the consent of the chapter of the Templum Domini, confirms on certain conditions the purchase of a house with its caua, situated infra septa Templi Hierosolymitani for 80 besants by Arnaldus Fornerius from a subject [homo] called Vincentius. The Templum Domini retains preemption rights. Witnesses: Simon burgensis; Hubertus de Bar; Gerardus Aldenarius; Radulfus burgensis; Gerardus Deodatus; Theobaldus Francigena; Petrus parchamenarius; Martinus Caprarius; Durannus Carpentarius; Robertus gener Arnaldi. c. 1151 - 1160. [12] Gaufredus abbas dominici Templi, with the consent of the chapter of the Templum Domini, confirms on certain conditions the purchase of a house with its caua, situated infra septa Templi Hierosolymitani for 80 besants by Arnaldus Fornerius from a subject [homo] called... more
sources: Hiestand, ‘Gaufridus abbas’, pp. 58-9 (RRH no. 173b)
comments: [82] For the date, see Hiestand, ‘Gaufridus abbas’, p. 57.
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RRR:
Grant
686
year: 1162
initiator: Queen Melisende
recipient: Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: *Early Summer 1161 - Sept. 11 1162. Queen Melisende gives the Templum Domini tithes in the territory of Nablus: the tithes that Guido de Miliaco held in feodo; the tithes of the land that Guido held by hereditary right; the tithes of the 7 casalia of Lvban, Ruezun, Deira, Duera, Orif, Gerraa and Derach; the tithes of Ciriz, Misiriffum, Gidida, Casale Syrorum, Zaiet, Nip and Azeira, which were the possessions of Vlricus vicecomes; the tithes of all the land of Balduinus vicecomes, which he held in exchange for land across the river (Jordan), except for those of Daramahet and Sier; and all tithes collected from the vineyards tilled by Franks [Franci] from the bottom of the valley to the top of the mountain on either side of Nablus. *Early Summer 1161 - Sept. 11 1162. Queen Melisende gives the Templum Domini tithes in the territory of Nablus: the tithes that Guido de Miliaco held in feodo; the tithes of the land that Guido held by hereditary right; the tithes of the 7 casalia of Lvban, Ruezun, Deira, Duera, Orif, Gerraa and... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:385-6, no. 204
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RRR:
Grant
Lease
758
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
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RRR:
Grant
759
year: 1166
recipient: Galfridus abbot of the Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: 1146 - Apr. 6 1166. [105] Galfridus abbas Sancti Templi Domini Jerusalem records that with the consent of his chapter he has received the gift of a parish church in Suffolk, England, while allowing the lay lord to have rights of patronage. Witnesses: [Walkelinus archidiaconus; Michel de Meltuna clericus noster; Alanus decanus; Hugo clericus nepos noster; Baldewinus decanus;] and many others.1146 - Apr. 6 1166. [105] Galfridus abbas Sancti Templi Domini Jerusalem records that with the consent of his chapter he has received the gift of a parish church in Suffolk, England, while allowing the lay lord to have rights of patronage. Witnesses: [Walkelinus archidiaconus; Michel de Meltuna... more
sources: Linder, ‘An unpublished charter’, p. 121
comments: [105] For the date, see Linder, ‘An unpublished charter’, pp. 122-3.
cite:
RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
760
year: 1166
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Hugo abbas and the Templum Domini
institution: Templum Domini
text: Apr. 6-12. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex quintus, confirms under seal for Hugo abbas and the Templum Domini their endowments. He confirms their possesion of the atrium adjacent to the Templum Domini [the Haram] and everything - baths, houses, cultivated and uncultivated places - within its walls and whatever the Templum Domini possesses in lands, gardens and houses in the city of Jerusalem. Whenever he or any king should give capitalis redditus to his milites 30 besants will be rendered to the Templum Domini, as granted by King Baldwin I. He confirms: a rent of 100 besants a year, taken from the David Gate, which was given out of his assisia by Manasses constabularius; vineyards in the territory of Jerusalem and the house of St John [the Baptist] in the mountains; 2 gastinae called Heteyre and Beitdecoc given by Queen Melisende; half of the casale of Safra with its villani, given by Galterius Malduit; 2 gastine in the territory of Hebron given by Philippus Neapolitanus; the casale of Danube in the territory of Blanche Garde and 10 carrucate terre acquired after the capture of Ascalon; in the territory of Ascalon 2 carrucate terre, which were held by Robertus de Tresponz; houses in the town of Ascalon with a mill, a mahumeria and a garden with land for planting a vineyard; in Hibelinum 2 carrucate terre which were given in exchange for the land that Rogerius Ramathensis episcopus had given the Templum Domini; also in Hibelinum houses with a plantation [virgultum] and 4 carrucate terre which were given by Balianus; houses, gardens, cultivated or uncultivated, and everything else the canons own in Nablus, together with 300 besants a year, granted by Patriarchs Warmund, Stephen and William from the royal tithe; the tithe of the money fief [bisanciorum feodum] of Guido de Miliaco in Nablus; the tithe of the land that the same Guido possessed by hereditary right; and the tithes of the casalia of Lvban, Ruezun, Deira, Duera, Orif, Gerraa and Derach; also the tithes of the possessions of Vlricus vicecomes, that is to say of Ciriz, Misiriffi, Gidide, Casale Syrorum, Zaiet, Nip and Azeire; the tithe of all the land across the river [Jordan] of Balduinus vicecomes, which he held after the exchange of territories, except for that of Daramahet and Sier; all tithes levied on vineyards cultivated by the Franci from the bottom of the valley to the summit of the hill on the other side of Nablus, given by Queen Melisende; in the territory of Caesarea a casale called Casale Alemanni by its builder, but otherwise known as Beledam, which belonged to Arnaldus and Alexander, the sons of Costa; in the city of Caesarea a house that belonged to Theobaldus canonicus Cesariensis and a statio that also belonged to Theobaldus, situated on the other side [altera pars] of the public street up against the funda of Caesarea; another house next to the port of Caesarea; 4 carrucate terre at Genuinum, together with a house; in the city of Acre a house that belonged to Guibertus de Portu, 2 domunculae next to the house of Cholet and houses which Adam Burdula held of the Templum Domini; a fundum outside the walls of Acre, in which the church of St Andrew is situated, and land adjacent to it with houses built and being built on it; and the casale called Sesset, granted by King Amalric in exchange for a rent of 60 besants a year; in the city of Tyre houses [attached to] the church of St Julian with a small piece of land, and in the territory of Tyre two-thirds of the casale called Hanoe, with the assurance of the rest when the casale comes into royal hands, and a gastina called Zederia; in Arabia 1000 besants a year in tithes of lands and produce, which Patriarchs Gibelin and Arnulf gave to the Templum Domini with the assent of King Baldwin I and which Patriarch William later confirmed; 3 casalia called Coreb, Antiochet or Moab and Beteligene; in Mons Regalis houses, proriae, vineyards and curtilia; in Crat houses and gardens, and in its territory vineyards given by Philippus Neapolitanus. Witnesses: Fredericus Tyrensis archiepiscopus; Letardus Nazarenus archiepiscopus; Reinerius Liddensis episcopus; Guillelmus Acconensis episcopus; Petrus prior Dominici Sepulchri; Gunterius abbas Montis Syon; Haimericus prior Montis Oliueti; Galterus princeps Galilee; Guido Francigena; Hugo de Cesarea; Hemfridus constabularius; Guido de Maine[riis; Ot]to de Risbergis. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus episcopus Bethleem regisque c[ancellarius].Apr. 6-12. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex quintus, confirms under seal for Hugo abbas and the Templum Domini their endowments. He confirms their possesion of the atrium adjacent to the Templum Domini [the Haram] and everything - baths, houses, cultivated... more
text: Dec. 25 1165 - Apr. 29 1166. [106] Hugo dominus Cesaree Palestine, with the agreement of his wife Isabella and his homines, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Girbertus prior Hospitalis magister. He gives a casale called Hadedun and 2 guastinae. The boundaries are as follows: to the west dunae….. of dominus Hugo Feustellus; to the north the land stretches as far as the river [flumaria] by way of an old berchile and ends [at] S. Michaelis… casale…of Engelbertus; to the east the boundary ends, by way of a bechile, with the casale of the [canons of the] Templum Domini; to the south by way of the turon Bufali it ends….with the land of Seraphia belonging to the archbishop, as far as a large lake [lacus]. Hugo adds to his gift a curtile that had belonged to Urricus Tendilla and the salt pans [salina] of Gervasius, with as much land as is needed to produce salt fully and to build houses for colonists [incolae]. In return for Hadedun he receives from the Hospital 2000 besants in charity. Petrus Perrez, his wife Maria and his children Paganus and Mathalia surrender the casale of Hadedun, in exchange for a rent [assisia] given by Hugo de Cesarea, and confirm the grant. Witnesses: Petrus Costi vicecomes Cesaree; dominus Robertus de Cozi; dominus Bertinus; dominus Rainerius de Galenie; dominus Carlus; dominus Rogerius Gualez; dominus Ernaldus filius Heri; Petrus de Fossato vicecomes Calenzun; dominus Paganus de Calenzun; dominus Gervasius Cesaree; Rohardus Rufus; Petrus de S. Germano and many others; and dominus Johannes Costi, who was absent at first, but was afterwards a witness.Dec. 25 1165 - Apr. 29 1166. [106] Hugo dominus Cesaree Palestine, with the agreement of his wife Isabella and his homines, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Girbertus prior Hospitalis magister. He gives a casale called Hadedun and 2 guastinae. The... more
comments: [106] This charter must have been drawn up before Gilbert of Assailly’s departure for the West.
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
791
year: 1168
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Petrus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 2. Benevento. At the petition of Petrus prior sancti Sepulcri and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Alexander III renews the privileges granted by his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II and Eugenius III. He confirms their establishment according to the Augustinian Rule and their endowments, including half of all oblations offered to the Holy Sepulchre; oblations to the True Cross, except on Good Friday and when the patriarch needs them; the tithes of the city of Jerusalem and all the diocese, given by Patriarch Arnulf; land in in the new town [in novo burgo] of Nablus, given by King Amalric, and the church the canons built there with the agreement of Patriarch Amalric; houses and lands in the same city; the tithes of a casale called Derina and of a viridarium that is between the wall of Tyre and the forewall, given by the late Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus; the casalia of Bethel, Hudemamel, Dersabe, Huodabes and Dermesur which the canons bought from Hugo de Hybelino; the casalia of Betatap and Derasen, with their gastine and dependencies, bought from Iohannes Gothmannus; the casale called Geladia, which King Amalric when count of Ascalon gave in recompense for the expenses of the canons in the capture of Ascalon; the 2 casalia of Capharuth and Vetus Bethoron and the gastina of Derfres, which were acquired in an exchange with the abbot and monks of St Sabas; the land within and outside the city of Old Haifa [Vetus Caypha] given by Vivianus dominus Cayphe with the agreement of his son Paganus; the house the canons built there and the land which the 2 brothers Rotgerius and Iohannes gave; the church and tithes of that land and its animals, conceded by Ern[esius] Cesariensis archiepiscopus and confirmed by charter; the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Acre; the casale called Mimas with 2 carrucate terre, given by Lambertus; 2 carrucate terre given by Giraldus de Cunin; the garden that had belonged to Mainardus de Portu, given by his son Raimundus when he became a confrater [frater] of the Holy Sepulchre; the 2 casalia of Gebul and Hecar, together with fishing rights for 8 days on the Sea of Galilee, the angaria [of the fishermen] for one day and a boat [navis], given by Willelmus de Burg and confirmed in a charter by his son Galterius princeps Tyberiadis; the house and lands in Calcalia given by Fed., a brother of the Holy Sepulchre, and confirmed by Bartholomeus, dominus of the villa, who added 1 carrucata terre; all the houses in the city of Jerusalem confirmed by the king [Amalric]; the house bought from the archbishop of Tyre. The pope also confirms the right of the prior and canons of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate stational Masses at and process to the Templum Domini, the Mt of Olives, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat on their feasts, even when the patriarch is absent. They also have the right, in the patriarch’s absence, to excommunicate malefactors in their parishes, especially those who withhold the payment of tithes. None of their goods can be alienated or pledged, except by the common agreement, or that of the wiser part, of the canons; nor can anyone be sent overseas, suspended or expelled, unless his fault is manifest. Confratres can receive communion from the canons and be buried in the canons’ cemeteries unless they are excommunicated. The patriarch cannot extort goods from the canons and confratres. The canons are freed from payment of tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves or at their expense, or providing animal fodder. The election of priors by the canons is to be free from interference. The pope renews his protection of the Holy Sepulchre.Mar. 2. Benevento. At the petition of Petrus prior sancti Sepulcri and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Pope Alexander III renews the privileges granted by his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II and Eugenius III. He confirms their establishment according to the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 250-5, no. 95 (RRH no. 444)
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RRR:
Correspondence/envoy
830
year: 1169
initiator: R. dominici Templi abbas
recipient: Dominus Mauricius de Credone
institution: Templum Domini
text: (c. Mar.) R. dominici Templi abbas, together with his convent, provides a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics from the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary and the site of the Presentation in the Temple, which he has given domnus Mauricius de Creon.(c. Mar.) R. dominici Templi abbas, together with his convent, provides a sealed certificate of authenticity for relics from the Holy Sepulchre, Calvary and the site of the Presentation in the Temple, which he has given domnus Mauricius de Creon.
sources: Broussillon, La Maison de Craon 1:103-4, no. 143
cite:
RRR:
Agreement/treaty
850
year: 1169
initiator: R. dominici Templi abbas
recipient: Church of Saint Mary Magdalene in Barletta
institution: Templum Domini
text: Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. In the chapter of the Templum Domini. R. sancti temple domini quod est in iehrusalem abbas, together with his chapter, confirms an agreement made in the chapter of Trani and Barletta relating to the church of St Mary Magdalene in Barletta, now held by frater Guillelmus canonicus Templum Domini, and the obedience owed to the archbishop of Trani. The agreement was negotiated by Ricardus and Rainerius, brothers of the Templum Domini.Dec. 25 1168 - Dec. 24 1169. Jerusalem. In the chapter of the Templum Domini. R. sancti temple domini quod est in iehrusalem abbas, together with his chapter, confirms an agreement made in the chapter of Trani and Barletta relating to the church of St Mary Magdalene in Barletta, now held by frater... more
sources: Prologo, Le carte, pp. 132-3, no. 60 (RRH no. 470)
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RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1062
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives
institution: Templum Domini
2nd institution: Mount Sion
text: Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the Holy Sepulchre should be received in solemn procession and should celebrate Mass in the patriarch’s place.Nov. 13 1170 - 1180. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III informs the abbots of Templum Domini, Mt Sion and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the prior of the Mt of Olives that at times when the patriarch of Jerusalem is absent or ill, or the patriarchate is vacant, the prior and brothers of the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 293-4, no. 119 (RRH no. 486)
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