institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: †(Oct. 17). [147] Jerusalem. [Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex quintus] makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives in feudum 300 Saracen besants, to be paid annually from the revenues of the Gate of David in 4 instalments: on the Feast of St John the Baptist, the Feast of St Remigius, Christmas and Easter. He gives 2 casalia in the territory of Nablus called Saffir and Kafarhone with their villani; 3 vineyards on the mountain called Abel, the first having a waterless cistern, the second including a cava made up of chalk [terra candida], and the third nearby; 24 modii of wheat, 24 modii of barley and 6 modii of vegetables, to be collected annually at the Gate of David at harvest time; 2 roddae of sugar de mazara from all the sugar cane plantations at Nablus, and every week 1 cudaria of sugar de mazara for every pertica of cultivated sugar cane for the sick Zaribel. He also gives freedom [franchisia] to enter and leave, buy and sell throughout the kingdom of Jerusalem and freedom from all jurisdiction [and dues]. If the rents outlined above cannot be paid, the balance will be made up from all royal revenues in or outside Jerusalem and Acre. Witnesses: Eraclius Sancte Resurrectionis electus; Guido Ioppensis et Ascalonitanus comes; Anfridus constabularius regni; Rainaldus Sydonensis domnus; Balianus Neapolitanus; Balduinus de Ybelin; Balianus frater eius; Milo de Plance; Galterus de Berito; Anselmus de Brie; Galterius de Mirabel vicecomes. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus episcopus Bethleem regnique Ierusalem vicecancellarius.†(Oct. 17). [147] Jerusalem. [Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex quintus] makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives in feudum 300 Saracen besants, to be paid annually from the revenues of the Gate of David in 4... more
comments: [147] For this obvious forgery, see Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, pp. 157-61; Mayer, Die Kanzlei 2:369-74.
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RRR:
Pledge
1167
year: 1186
initiator: Guy of Lusignan and Queen Sibylla
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Saint Mary of the Germans in Jerusalem
text: †Mar. 7. [197] Jerusalem. Guy [de Lysanan rex nobilis Ierosolimis] and Queen Sibylla his wife record under seal that they have pledged a casella, in the territory of Jerusalem near the royal road [via regale] that leaves Ramelie, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Seuerinus hospitalarius, for 111 silver marcae. If they cannot redeem the pledge within a year and a day, the casella with all its rustici will pass absolutely into the possession of St Mary and will be treated as an eleemosynary grant. Witnesses: Euraclius patriarcha Ierosolimis; domnus Renaldus princeps Antiochie; domnus G. de Arsuro; domnus Gerhardus de Hatefort; domnus Iohannes Polenus; domnus Guido de Gibelet; domnus Pluuianus domnus de Boteron; Helias de Nasareth; Heinmardus de Mongisardo; Iozelin de Samosac; Galtherus Ardel; and many others. The charter was drawn up and writen by domnus Iocius sacerdos regis.†Mar. 7. [197] Jerusalem. Guy [de Lysanan rex nobilis Ierosolimis] and Queen Sibylla his wife record under seal that they have pledged a casella, in the territory of Jerusalem near the royal road [via regale] that leaves Ramelie, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater... more
comments: [197] For this forgery, see Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, p. 168; Mayer, UKJ 2:793-4.
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RRR:
Grant
Establishment/foundation document
1285
year: 1190
initiator: Guy of Lusignan and Queen Sibylla
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: (†) [229] Mid Sept. [Dec. 25 1189/Jan 1 1190 - Oct. 20 1190]. In the siege camp before Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex VIIIus, his wife the Lady Queen Sibylla make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by magister Sibrandus, who founded this hospital during the siege of Acre. They give a house in Acre which had been a hospice for Armenians and patrones, [230] out of which can be established a hospital. If the gift of the house proves to be impossible, Guy and Sibylla will give the platea next door, where a hospital can be built. They also give 4 carrucate terre in the territory of Acre. Witnesses: Comes Ioscelinus regis senescalcus; Anzellinus regis constabularius; Henfridus Montis Regalis; Hugo Tyberiadis; Rainaldus Sydonis; Gaufridus Tortus. The charter was drawn up by Petrus regius cancellarius et Tripolitane ecclesie archidiaconus.(†) [229] Mid Sept. [Dec. 25 1189/Jan 1 1190 - Oct. 20 1190]. In the siege camp before Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex VIIIus, his wife the Lady Queen Sibylla make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by magister... more
comments: [229] For the at least partial inauthenticity of this charter, see Mayer, UKJ 2 :822-3. [230] The meaning of this word is not known. See Mayer, UKJ 2:824 note.
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RRR:
Will
Dispute/arbitration
1325
year: 1192
initiator: Garnerius de Neapoli, master of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
recipient: Gerardus, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 2. [241] Frater Garnerius de Neapoli, sancte domus Hospitalis Jerusalem humilis magister, and his brothers ends under seal a dispute with frater Gerardus magister Hospitalis Alamannorum quod est in Accon and his brothers [of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans], recognizing the possession by the Hospital of the Germans of the land and inheritance of Galopinus, which he had left to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem when he should die. Witnesses: Frater Guillelmus de Meleriis domus Acconensis bajulus; frater Robertus ejusdem domus ecclesie prior; frater Robertus thesaurarius; Petrus Falcon; Selet; Pipinus filius Frederici; Hubertus Vulpis; Cornele Maial; Jacobus de la Clare; Pisanus; Bauduinus; and others.Feb. 2. [241] Frater Garnerius de Neapoli, sancte domus Hospitalis Jerusalem humilis magister, and his brothers ends under seal a dispute with frater Gerardus magister Hospitalis Alamannorum quod est in Accon and his brothers [of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans], recognizing the possession... more
comments: [241] This is dated 1191, but Garnier of Nablus did not reach Acre until 8 June. It must, therefore, date from the following year.
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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
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
1355
year: 1194
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 1-28, 1193 or 1194. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre, Henricus hospitalis Alemannorum in Accon prior and its brothers. He gives a casale situated in the territory of Acre called Cafresi and a vault [vauta] incorporated [continua] in the wall of the city of Acre next to the Gate of St Nicholas. Witnesses: Balianus de Ybe-lino; Raginaldus Sydoniensis; Hugo Tyberiadis; Raymundus de Scandelion; Balduinus de Bethan; Nicolaus de Malli: Milo Breibanz: Bernardus de Templo Accon vicecomes. Silet consul Pisanorum Accon; Symon Pisanus; Raimundus Antelme; Wido Antelme. The charter was drawn up by domnus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius. Authenticated [notarized] by Radulfus.Feb. 1-28, 1193 or 1194. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre, Henricus hospitalis Alemannorum in Accon prior and its brothers. He gives a... more
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 25 1192 - Dec. 24 1193 or Mar. 28 1193 - Apr. 9 1194. Acre. With the agreement of domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans [hospitale Theutonicorum] in Acre and its brothers. He gives the barbacan [barbacana], towers, walls and ditch from a mark on the barbacan Henricus has given the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem as far as the Gate of St Nicholas. A condition is that St Mary of the Germans keeps in repair and improves the section given to it, Witnesses: Balianus de Ybelyno; Renaudus Sydoniensis; Hugo Tyberiadensis; Nicholaus de Mally; Terricus de Terremunde; Milo Brebanz; Antelmus de Lucha; Iohannes Burgundus; Nicholaus de Chonchis; Guido Antelmi. The charter was drawn up by Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus, regni cancellarius. Authenticated [notarized] by Radulfus.Dec. 25 1192 - Dec. 24 1193 or Mar. 28 1193 - Apr. 9 1194. Acre. With the agreement of domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans [hospitale Theutonicorum] in Acre and its brothers. He gives... more
initiator: Henricus de Trecis comes pallatinus et Terre Hierusalem domnus
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Apr. 2-30/Apr. 1-30 1195 or Apr. 1-20 1196. [251] Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the sick and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans [hospitale Alemannorum] in Acre. He gives them a house in Tyre that had belonged to Theodorus de Sarepta with its garden and 2 carrucate francesie terre at Sedinum. Witnesses: Hugo Tyberiadis; Reinaldus Sydoniensis; Radulfus Tyberiadis regni senescalcus; Terricus de Tenero Monte; Terricus de Orca; Galterius de Bethan; Amalricus de Bethan; Girardus de Franlo; Radulfus de Balesme. The charter was drawn up by domnus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius.Apr. 2-30/Apr. 1-30 1195 or Apr. 1-20 1196. [251] Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Henricus Trecensium comes palatinus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the sick and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans [hospitale Alemannorum] in Acre. He... more
comments: [251] For the date, see Mayer, UKJ 2:963.
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
1380
year: 1196
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a vineyard and possessions at Jaffa, the casale of Capharsin, the volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [at Acre], and a house in Tyre. He grants exemption from tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves for their use and that of their animals. If a diocesan bishop is not available for episcopal functions, they may find another Latin bishop.They may bury those who wish to be buried in their cemeteries. The election of their magister should be free.Dec. 21. Lateran. Pope Celestine III takes the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans under papal protection. He confirms endowments made to them, referring to the place where the hospital is situated, a house in Ascalon [Scalona] with vineyards, Zamzi, houses in Ramla, a house, a... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 360-1, no. 177 (RRH no. 732)
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RRR:
Grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
Sale
1400
year: 1198
initiator: Aimery of Cyprus
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: †Feb. 8. (1197) Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Aimery, per dei gratiam rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records under seal that he has sold the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans a casale in the region of Acre called Aguille with its villani and gastinae for 3000 Saracen besants. He adds the following gifts: the right to take a rotula of sugar each day from the sugar press [masarium] in his casale called Fiergio for the needs of the sick in the hospital; in Casale Vmberti and his other casalia in the region of Acre the right to take each year 1 clicha of wheat and 1 clicha of barley from every worked carruca, to be provided by the rustici; 5 carrublae paid by the rustici for every 100 goats wintering in Aimery’s land, and 2 out of the 10 carrublae which Aimery levies for every 10 goats; 3 karrublae provided by the rustici for every carrucata owing Aimery 2 besants. Aimery confirms the eleemosynary gifts and old freedom [francisia] granted to the hospital in Cyprus by King Amalric. Witnesses: Rainaldus Sydoniensis; Radulfus Tiberyadensis senescalcus regni; Iohannes de Ybelino conestabulus regni; Terricus de Orca; Iohannes marescalcus regni; Terricus de Terremonde; Rohardus de Cayphas; Raimundus de Gibeleto; Balduinus de Bethan; Nicholaus de Nazareth. The charter was drawn up by Ioscius archiepiscopus regnique Ierusalem cancellarius.†Feb. 8. (1197) Acre. With the agreement of his wife domna Ysabella regis Amalrici filia, Aimery, per dei gratiam rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records under seal that he has sold the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans a casale in the region of Acre called Aguille with its villani and gastinae... more
comments: [258] For this forgery, see Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, pp. 161-7 and UKJ 2:984.
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