year: 1177
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Petrus de Cresequa
text: *Dec. 25 1176 - Aug. 1 1177. Ascalon. Baldwin, dei gratia Latinorum rex sextus in sancta civitate Iherusalem, confirms that he has added 400 besants to the 1,000 besants he has already given Petrus de Cresequa in assisia for his lifetime, drawn from the revenues [redditus] of Daronum, which is recognized to be royal domain [de pertinentiis Iherusalem]. The gift is made as a reward for good service.
*Dec. 25 1176 - Aug. 1 1177. Ascalon. Baldwin, dei gratia Latinorum rex sextus in sancta civitate Iherusalem, confirms that he has added 400 besants to the 1,000 besants he has already given Petrus de Cresequa in assisia for his lifetime, drawn from the revenues [redditus] of Daronum, which is... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:677-8, no. 395
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
Sale
982
year: 1177
initiator: Balduinus Ramarum domnus
recipient: Georgius de Betheri; Constancia, comitissa S Egidii and sister of the king of France
text: Dec. 25 1176 - Sept. 23 1177. In the curia and presence of Baldwin, rex Jherosolomitanus Latinorum sextus, and domina Sibilla comitissa Joppe et Ascalone, and with the agreement of his brother Balianus and his daughters [Eschiv]a and Stephania, Balduinus Ramatensis dominus confirms under seal the sale by Georgius de Betheri to Constancia, comitissa S Egidii and sister of the king of France, of the scribanagium of the casale of Bethduras for 250 besants. Witnesses: princeps Reginaldus; Joscelinus de Sen Mossach Ascalone castellanus; Willelmus de Mont Corneit; Rohardus de S. Abraham; Balduinus de Semmossach; Balduinus de Jherusalem; Reginaldus le Flamenq de Ybelin.
Dec. 25 1176 - Sept. 23 1177. In the curia and presence of Baldwin, rex Jherosolomitanus Latinorum sextus, and domina Sibilla comitissa Joppe et Ascalone, and with the agreement of his brother Balianus and his daughters [Eschiv]a and Stephania, Balduinus Ramatensis dominus confirms under seal the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:352, no. 517; Mayer, UKJ 2:678-9, 846, nos. 396, 495 (RRH no. 546)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
983
year: 1177
initiator: Josbertus, master of the Hospital
recipient: Consuls and commune of Savon
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 1172 - before Oct. 1177. [146] Iosbertus Christi pauperum servus ac…sancto Hospitalis Jerusalem magister, together with all his brothers, writes to the consuls and commune of Savona. He describes the achievements of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, particularly the care of poor pilgrims when they are sick, and begs for alms, expatiating on the spiritual rewards of generosity to the poor.
1172 - before Oct. 1177. [146] Iosbertus Christi pauperum servus ac…sancto Hospitalis Jerusalem magister, together with all his brothers, writes to the consuls and commune of Savona. He describes the achievements of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, particularly the care of poor pilgrims when... more
sources: Verzellino, Delle memorie, pp. 191-2 (RRH no. 505)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
984
year: 1177
initiator: Josbertus, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1176 - before Oct. 1177. Publication of the customs, attributed to Master Jobert, governing the churches of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, concerned especially with Masses, Requiems and income.
Dec. 25 1176 - before Oct. 1177. Publication of the customs, attributed to Master Jobert, governing the churches of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, concerned especially with Masses, Requiems and income.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:345-7, no. 504 (RRH no. 539e)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
985
year: 1177
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
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
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:642-4, 783, nos. 374, 456 (RRH no. 548)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
986
year: 1177
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli, and his wife Eschiva
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 1-31. Raymond III, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, and his wife Eschiva comitissa make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the poor and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rogerius ejusdem domus magister. They give them Castrum Rubrum with all its rights, lands, casalia, tenants [casati] and villani. They also give a casale called Turris Bertranii Milonis, which Bertranius had in pledge from dominus Rainuardus. Witnesses: Ugo Biblii dominus; ejus filius Ugo; Raimundus de Biblio; Bertranus Porcelet; Arbertus Saramanni; Astafortis; Ugo Senzaver; Raimundus Tripolis mariscalcus; Rustenus de S. Montano; Guillelmus Berenger; Albericus de Rancorolis; Johannes de Suura; Raimundus de Suura; Raimundus Constantinus; Petrus Monacus; Sais; Ugo Moresinus; Mattheus cancellarius, who drew up the charter.
Oct. 1-31. Raymond III, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, and his wife Eschiva comitissa make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the poor and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Rogerius ejusdem domus magister. They give them Castrum Rubrum with all its rights, lands, casalia, tenants... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:353-4, no. 519 (RRH no. 549)
RRR: Exchange
Renounciation/surrendering of properties
987
year: 1177
initiator: Bohemond III, prince of Antioch
recipient: Heirs of Petrus Gay/Gai, that is to say his son Salvagius, his daughter Milessent and her husband Stephanus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Nov. 29. [148] Bohemond III, son of Prince Raymond, Dei gratia princeps Antiochenus, records under seal that the heirs of Petrus Gay/Gai, that is to say his son Salvagius, his daughter Milessent and her husband Stephanus, came to the prince’s curia and in his presence renounced the claims they had made against the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem over all that Petrus had possessed: the gastina called Naria situated at the Pons Ferri, which he had held of S. Abraham, vineyards held by the Hospital of St John and the gastina S. Basilii, which had belonged to Mychael Magnus, Georgius Rayz and Theodorus notarius ducis, with all its appurtenances, particularly 2 canuti. They surrendered old charters. In return the Hospital gave them 1000 besants of Antioch [bisancii Antiocheni] in the presence of Prince Bohemond and his court. Witnesses: Guiscardus de Insula; Johannes de Salquin; Richerius de Lerminat; Rogerius de Surdeval; Gaufredus Dordan; Garinus Guegnart; Odo de Maire; Symon dux Antiochie. The charter was drawn up by Johannes cancellarius.
Nov. 29. [148] Bohemond III, son of Prince Raymond, Dei gratia princeps Antiochenus, records under seal that the heirs of Petrus Gay/Gai, that is to say his son Salvagius, his daughter Milessent and her husband Stephanus, came to the prince’s curia and in his presence renounced the claims they had... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:356-7, no. 522 (RRH no. 550)
RRR: Grant
Eleemosynary grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
988
year: 1177
initiator: Rainald of Châtillon, lord of Hebron and Montreal, and his wife Stephania
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Nov. 1-30. Rainaldus quondam Antiochie princeps, nunc Hebronsensis et Montis Regalis dominus, and his wife Stephania, with the agreement of his homines and her sons, make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. They confirm the eleemosynary gifts of Mauricius Montis Regalis dominus to the Hospital. These are specified as: a casale in the territory of Mons Regalis called Benisalem with its villani on both sides of the river; in the vicus of Mons Regalis, Caissar filius Tamin with his heirs and possessions, and land which is situated between the vineyard of Seguinus and [that of] Gullelmus Hasin; a house in Mons Regalis; a casale called Canzil in the territory of Petra with its rustici and with a gastina called Hable which is adjacent to it; a house in Petra; land next to the vineyard that belonged to Johannes Castellanus and afterwards to the archbishop; a ship [navis] for transporting Hospitaller goods, freed from any duty [sine precio vel munere]. Rainaldus and Stephania confirm the Hospital’s possession of a small herb garden [ortus pro habendis herbis], previously given by Stephania. They also give partly cultivated land which dominus Tebaldus de Betun had held in the Vallis Riparie during his lifetime. Witnesses of the gifts of Mauricius were: frater Ascenardus; Seguinus; Martinus vicecomes; Johannes Tyberiadensis; Eraudus castellanus; Martinus de Melida; Balduinus de Taroana; Garinus de Hobelet; Johannes Mahomet; magister Raimundus; magister Martinus; and many others from Mons Regalis and Petra; Of these, Seguinus, Martinus vicecomes, Johannes Tyberiadensis and Eraudus castellanus have since died. Witnesses: dominus Guerricus Latinorum primus Petracensis archiepiscopus; dominus Godescalcus; Evenus castellanus; Seherius; Rangotus; Girardus de Betarrasa; Johannes de Terroda; Balduinus frater ejus. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus capellanus Rainaldi.
Nov. 1-30. Rainaldus quondam Antiochie princeps, nunc Hebronsensis et Montis Regalis dominus, and his wife Stephania, with the agreement of his homines and her sons, make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. They confirm the eleemosynary gifts of Mauricius Montis... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:355-6, no. 521 (RRH no. 551)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
989
year: 1177
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Dec. 25 1176 - Dec. 24 1177. King Baldwin IV confirms all legacies, gifts and alms made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
*Dec. 25 1176 - Dec. 24 1177. King Baldwin IV confirms all legacies, gifts and alms made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:679-80, no. 397
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
990
year: 1177
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Domna Constantia, the sister of the king of France and Sancti Egidii comitissa
text: Sept. 24 - Dec. 24. Jerusalem. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex sextus, with the agreement of Balduinus Ramatensis domnus, his brother Balianus and his daughters Eschiva and Stephan[ia], confirms under seal the sale to domna Constantia, the sister of the king of France and Sancti Egidii comitissa, by Georgius de Betheri of the scribanagium of the casale of Bethduras for 250 besants. Witnesses: Willelmus Tyri archiepiscopus; princeps Reginaldus; Joscelinus de Semmosach Ascalonensis castellanus; Bulduinus frater eius; Wilelmus de Mont Corneit; Rohardus de Sancto Abraham; Robertus de Pinquigni; Gaufridus Turonensis. The charter was drawn up by domnus Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus et domni regis cancellarius. (Mayer, UKJ 2:680-1, no. 398) (RRH no. 545
Sept. 24 - Dec. 24. Jerusalem. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex sextus, with the agreement of Balduinus Ramatensis domnus, his brother Balianus and his daughters Eschiva and Stephan[ia], confirms under seal the sale to domna Constantia, the sister of the king of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:680-1, no. 398 (RRH no. 545 (i))