Military Orders Flashcards
Where and when did the Templars become an official monastic order?
At the Council of Troyes in 1129, the Templars became an official monastic order.
When were the Hospitallers recognised as a monastic order?
The Hospitallers were recognised as a monastic order in 1113.
When did the Hospitallers take control of the castle of Beth Gibelin and who were the they given control by?
The Hospitallers took control of the castle of Beth Gibelin in 1136 by King Fulk.
How many castles did the Hospitallers control by 1150?
By 1150, the Hospitallers controlled 25 castles, most significantly Krak des Chevaliers, gained in 1144.
What does Riley-Smith argue about the impact of the Military Orders to the defence of the Latin East?
Riley-Smith argues that the impact of the Military Orders to the defence of the Latin East was limited as estimates put their numbers at no more than 300 knights, so they were only a small part of the Crusader army.
What does Forey argue about the impact of the Military Orders to the defence of the Latin East?
Forey suggests their significant wealth, from estates in the west, meant they could supplement their limited forces with mercenaries. Forey also comments on the respect given to the Military Orders due to their superior discipline and training.
What does Mayer argue about the impact of the independence of the Military Orders?
Mayer argues that the independence of the Military Orders meant that the kings had no control over them in a battle as well as politically.
What does Smail argue about the impact of the independence of the Military Orders?
Smail argues that the Military Orders used their independence to follow a separate defence policy even concluding separate treaties with the Assassins, in order to maintain their payments from several of their villages.
When did Theobald give the Templars lands and a house at Barbonne?
In 1127, Theobald give the Templars lands and a house at Barbonne.
What was agreed at the Council of Troyes in 1129?
The Rule of the Temple was accepted at the Council of Troyes in 1129.
What privileges were the Templars granted under the the papal bull Omne Datum Optimum?
Under the papal bull Omne Datum Optimum (1139), Pope Innocent II granted the Templars direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the papacy represented by the Grand Master. So the order could collect tithes and be exempted from tithes. They were also allowed to keep all booty taken from the Saracens.
What economic privileges were the Templars granted under the papal bull Milites Templi?
Under the papal bull Milites Templi (1144) Pope Celestine II identified the Templars as being a vital element in the defence of the Holy Lands. Celestine II granted those who gave donations to the Templars an indulgence of a seventh of the penance they owed. The Templars were allowed the right to take tithes and burial fees attached to their own chapels.
When did the formal creation of the Hospitallers occur and by whom?
The formal creation of the Hospitallers was in 1113 when they were granted a monastic charter by Pope Paschal II with his papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis.
What were privileges were the Hospitallers granted in the papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis?
In the papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis, the Hospitallers were granted the following privilages: • answerable to the Pope only • exemption of tithes • confirmation of all land donations • the right to elect their own superior.
In what period was Raymond du Puy Grand Master of the Hospitallers?
Raymond of Puy was Grand Master of Hospitallers between 1120 and 1160.
