initiator: Hermannus Petragoricensis, master of the Knights Templar
recipient: Brother Robert de Sanford, Templar praeceptor in England
text: Aug. 1-31. [364] Frater Hermannus Petragoricensis pauperis militiae Templi magister reports to Brother Robert de Sanford, the procurator of the Order’s houses in England, that the sultan of Damascus has restored all the land west of the river Jordan to the Christians. The Christians will help defend his lands against the sultan of Egypt, with whom neither side will make peace without the other.Aug. 1-31. [364] Frater Hermannus Petragoricensis pauperis militiae Templi magister reports to Brother Robert de Sanford, the procurator of the Order’s houses in England, that the sultan of Damascus has restored all the land west of the river Jordan to the Christians. The Christians will help... more
sources: Matthew Paris, Chronica maiora 4:64-5 (RRH no. 1095)
comments: [364] For the date, see Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 3:494 note.
cite:
RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
Dispute/arbitration
2413
year: 1242
initiator: Patriarch Albert of Antioch
recipient: frère Pierre de Vieille-Brinde, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and frère Hermand de Périgord, master of the Knights Templar
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
2nd institution: Templars
text: *Jun. 7. [367] Patriarch Albert of Antioch, the papal legate, publishes his arbitration with respect to the dispute between frère Pierre de Vieille-Brinde, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and frère Hermand de Périgord, master of the Knights Templar, over their lands and casalia in the county of Tripoli. He rules that the decisions reached by persons chosen by both sides should be observed.*Jun. 7. [367] Patriarch Albert of Antioch, the papal legate, publishes his arbitration with respect to the dispute between frère Pierre de Vieille-Brinde, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and frère Hermand de Périgord, master of the Knights Templar, over their lands and casalia in... more
comments: [367] For the date, see Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 3:114 note.
cite:
RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Purchase
Grant
2420
year: 1243
initiator: Hermannus Petragoricensis, master of the Knights Templar
recipient: Jacques de Lamendelée
text: Mar. 15. [368] Frère Hermand de Périgord, maître of the Knights Templar, records that he has given 2 charters to Jacques de Lamendelée, as the nearest relative of comte Jaucelin seneschal du royaume de Jérusalem. The first contains the confirmation by King Baldwin IV of the purchase made by his mother Agnès of 2 casalia called Cabor and Coquil [Dec. 25 1182 - Dec. 24 1183]. The second records a gift made by Guy de Lusignan comte de Joppé et d’Ascalon and his wife comtesse Sibille to Jaucelin [Febr. 1. 1185].Mar. 15. [368] Frère Hermand de Périgord, maître of the Knights Templar, records that he has given 2 charters to Jacques de Lamendelée, as the nearest relative of comte Jaucelin seneschal du royaume de Jérusalem. The first contains the confirmation by King Baldwin IV of the purchase made by his... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, ‘Inventaire’, p. 86, no. 262. (RRH no. 1110a)
comments: [368] Claverie (L’ordre du Temple 3:116-17, no. 95) dates this without explanation to 1144.
cite:
RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
Loan/reimbursement/debt
2440
year: 1243
initiator: Pope Innocent IV
recipient: Thesaurarius and brothers of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Dec. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent IV orders the thesaurarius and brothers of the Knights Templar to provide the heirs of the comes Montisfortis the rest of the money that Pope Gregory IX had conceded in aid of the Holy Land, in order to pay his debts.Dec. 23. Lateran. Pope Innocent IV orders the thesaurarius and brothers of the Knights Templar to provide the heirs of the comes Montisfortis the rest of the money that Pope Gregory IX had conceded in aid of the Holy Land, in order to pay his debts.
sources: Innocent IV, Les Registres 1:61, no. 345; Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 3:115-16, no. 93
cite:
RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2446
year: 1243
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Bailli in the Holy Land
institution: Templars
text: 1243. Hearing that the prior and brothers of the Knights Templar are proposing to the Holy See that they extract the Templum Domini [the Temple esplanade] in Jerusalem from his lordship and that they build a castle there, the emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] in the Holy Land to demand that they withdraw from their plans and recall their emissaries, on the threat of the confiscation of their properties and goods in the kingdom and throughout the western empire.1243. Hearing that the prior and brothers of the Knights Templar are proposing to the Holy See that they extract the Templum Domini [the Temple esplanade] in Jerusalem from his lordship and that they build a castle there, the emperor Frederick orders [his bailli] in the Holy Land to demand that... more
initiator: Hermannus Petragoricensis, master of the Knights Templar
recipient: Brother Robert de Sanford, Templar praeceptor in England
institution: Templars
text: Apr. or May. [372] Offensive alliance against Egypt made by the Christian leaders with the sultan of Damascus and the Muslim ruler of Kerak. Frater Hermannus Petragoricensis pauperis militia Templi minister humilis writes to Brother Robert de Sanford, Templar praeceptor in England. He describes how the sultan of Egypt and Nasserus offered them all the land to the west of the River Jordan. But the sultan of Egypt retained the Christian emissaries, including Knights Templar, for more than 6 months, went back on his words and held on to Gaza, Hebron, Nablus and Darannum. The Christians then turned to the sultan of Damascus and made a truce with him and with Nasserus the lord of Kerak. The sultan of Damascus and lord of Kerak would return all the land west of the River Jordan, except for Hebron, Nablus and Bossanum and agreed to the expulsion of all Sarraceni from Jerusalem, so that after 56 years the Christian liturgy could be celebrated throughout the city. This agreement was controversial, so that on the Knights Templar, the prelates and a few barons rest the defence of the Holy Land. The Knights Templar guard the entry to the land at Gaza, with the assistance of the sultan of Damascus and Nasserus lord of Kerak. They also propose to build a powerful castle near Jerusalem above Toronum.Apr. or May. [372] Offensive alliance against Egypt made by the Christian leaders with the sultan of Damascus and the Muslim ruler of Kerak. Frater Hermannus Petragoricensis pauperis militia Templi minister humilis writes to Brother Robert de Sanford, Templar praeceptor in England. He describes how... more
sources: Matthew Paris, Chronica maiora 4:288-291 (RRH no. 1119)
comments: [372] For the date, see Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 3:501 note.
cite:
RRR: 2493
year: 1245
text: March 10. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master, commanders, and brothers of the Order of the Militia of the Temple of Jerusalem, recommending Dominicus of Aragon of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), who is setting off for Armenia as papal legate, and asking them to assist him on his voyage. March 10. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master, commanders, and brothers of the Order of the Militia of the Temple of Jerusalem, recommending Dominicus of Aragon of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), who is setting off for Armenia as papal legate, and asking them to assist him on his... more
sources: Unpublished; summary, from ASV, A.A. Arm. I-XVIII, no. 2084, in Claverie, L’Ordre du Temple 3: 513-14, no. 579
cite:
RRR: 2575
year: 1247
text: May 11. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the archbishops and bishops who receive this letter, relating that, although the Church needs financial support for urgent business, they shall not exact anything for this reason from the Temple and the Hospital of Jerusalem or their persons, because they depend on aid from their houses and churches in the West (cismarinis) because of the miserable plight has befallen them [in the East] (propter miserabilem casum qui eis accidit). The addressees shall protect the friars in their cities and dioceses from harassment, revoking as void anything done against them on this pretext. May 11. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the archbishops and bishops who receive this letter, relating that, although the Church needs financial support for urgent business, they shall not exact anything for this reason from the Temple and the Hospital of Jerusalem or their persons, because they... more
sources: Innocent IV, Les registres, 1:401, no. 2692
cite:
RRR: 2671
year: 1248
text: May 25. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master and convent of the knighthood of the Temple of Jerusalem, relating that, since he has heard that some in their parts, religious and other, seditiously work to put the Kingdom of Jerusalem into the hands of former emperor F[rederick II] and his son C[onrad IV], enemies of the Church, he therefore urges the addressees to remain constant in their devotion to the Roman Church and to prevent any regime change in the kingdom. Otherwise those who are privileged in those parts can rightly fear that they will be deprived of their apostolic privileges, liberties and immunities forever. May 25. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV writes to the master and convent of the knighthood of the Temple of Jerusalem, relating that, since he has heard that some in their parts, religious and other, seditiously work to put the Kingdom of Jerusalem into the hands of former emperor F[rederick II] and his... more
sources: ASV, Reg. Vat. 21, f. 558r-v, no. 57; Innocent IV, Les registres, 1:625, no. 4107. See RRR 2670-78 for repeat copies of the same letter to other addressees
cite:
RRR: 2683
year: 1248
text: June 22. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV announces the legation of the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) (Eudes de Châteauroux) to the patriarch of Jerusalem (Robert de Nantes) and the archbishops, bishops, masters and brothers of the Temple, the Hospital and of St Mary of the Teutonic Knights in Jerusalem, as well as to the other prelates of churches and members of every order in the Kingdoms of Jerusalem, Armenia and Cyprus. The pope orders the addressees to receive cheerfully, treat honourably and obey humbly the legate, observing the statutes he enacts for the state and the benefit of the Holy Land and the salvation of souls. Otherwise the pope will enforce the legate’s sentences against rebels. June 22. Lyons. Pope Innocent IV announces the legation of the [cardinal-]bishop of Tusculum (Frascati) (Eudes de Châteauroux) to the patriarch of Jerusalem (Robert de Nantes) and the archbishops, bishops, masters and brothers of the Temple, the Hospital and of St Mary of the Teutonic Knights in... more
sources: Innocent IV, Les registres, 1:599-600, no. 3965; Acta Innocentii IV, pp. 113-14, no. 60; Schabel et al., Bullarium 1:379-80, no. e-40
cite:
Cite this entry
The form names the RRR number and, where the entry
records them, its original source details — as the project’s house style asks.
The access date updates itself.
MLA 9
Save to a reference manager
The Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East (SSCLE) isf gif
Please cite the RRR number of the entry you are using,
together with the original source details — e.g. RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.
Replace [number] below with the RRR number.
MLA 9
The Crusades Regesta, regesta.co.uk. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026. RRR no. [number]; original source details (e.g. RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke).
MHRA
The Crusades Regesta <https://regesta.co.uk/> [accessed 5 November 2026], RRR no. [number]; with original source details (RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.).
Harvard
The Crusades Regesta (2026) Available at: https://regesta.co.uk/ (Accessed: 5 November 2026). RRR no. [number]; original source details (RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.).