institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 1-30. [266] Bohemond dei gratia princeps Antiochie, son of Prince Raymond, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and the sick in its care. He grants freedom to export and import by land or sea, buy and sell everything needed for the hospital throughout the principality of Antioch without the payment of any mercatura or consuetudo. Witnesses: Rogerius constabularius; Petrus de Rauendello; Johannes de Salquino; Richerus de Erminato; Odo de Maire; Hugo de Flauncurt; Nicholaus Jalnus; Guilelmus de Insula; Ricardus de Angervilla; Radulfus de Riueria; Paschalis de Seona. The charter was drawn up by Alexander cancellarius.Jun. 1-30. [266] Bohemond dei gratia princeps Antiochie, son of Prince Raymond, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans and the sick in its care. He grants freedom to export and import by land or sea, buy and sell everything needed for the hospital throughout... more
comments: [266] For the date, see Mayer, Varia, pp. 37n, 44, 95-8.
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RRR:
Grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Renounciation/surrendering of properties
1472
year: 1200
initiator: Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Aug. 1-31. Acre. Aimery, dei gratia rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records that Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta, came into his presence and that of his curia and also of the curia of his iurati, and renounced their claims to a house with a garden in Tyre, which the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans had been given in a charter by comes Henricus and his wife domna Isabella, regis Amalrici filia. At Aimery’s request the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans give Paulus and his brother 200 besants. With the agreement of his wife the Lady Queen Isabella, Aimery confirms under seal the brothers and the sick of St Mary of the Germans in possession of the house and garden. Witnesses: Raynaldus Sydoniensis; Iohannes de Ybelino regni conestabulus; Balduinus de Betsan; Vilanus de Alneto; Terricus de Tenero Monte; Iohannes regius marescalcus; Adam Coste; Willelmus de Petra; Aimon Daus. The charter was drawn up by Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius.Aug. 1-31. Acre. Aimery, dei gratia rex Ierusalem nonus et rex Cipri, records that Paulus and his brother, the sons of Theodericus de Sarepta, came into his presence and that of his curia and also of the curia of his iurati, and renounced their claims to a house with a garden in Tyre, which the... more
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Oct. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife the Lady Queen Isabella, daughter of King Amalric, Aimery, dei gracia rex Ierusalem Latinorum nonus et rex Cypri, records under seal that he has sold to the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans a casale called Lebassa in the territory of Acre, together with a property called Massop, which is presently a gastina, for 2300 Saracen besants. The brothers will hold the casale and gastina on the same terms as they were held by Iohannes regius marsecalcus. Aimery’s homines have established the boundaries. Witnesses: Comes Bertodus; Bertodus eius filius; Rainaldus Sydoniensis; Azemarus Cesariensis; Iohannes de Ybelino regius conestabulus; Terricus de Orca; Balduinus de Betsan; Iohannes regius marescalcus; Vilanus de Alnetho; Terricus de Tenero Monte; Garnerius de Eyssem; Willelmus de Petra; Muissardus; Adam Coste. The charter was drawn up by Iocius Tyrensis archiepiscopus regnique cancellarius.Oct. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife the Lady Queen Isabella, daughter of King Amalric, Aimery, dei gracia rex Ierusalem Latinorum nonus et rex Cypri, records under seal that he has sold to the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans a casale called Lebassa in the territory of Acre,... more
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Oct. 1-31. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domina Agnes, the daughter of comes Iozcelinus, Guillelmus de la Mandelie makes a sealed grant to the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives a pecia of land, which on the south borders on land of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and on the north a stream adjoining the land of casale Albi, where there are boundary marks. The stream descends towards the limits of the casale of Cafersie, belonging to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, where it adjoins the land of casale Albi. Witnesses: Iohannes Tortus; Willelmus Ruffus; Philippus de Castello; Gichardus de Kaber; Iohannes de Borc.Oct. 1-31. Acre. With the agreement of his wife domina Agnes, the daughter of comes Iozcelinus, Guillelmus de la Mandelie makes a sealed grant to the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives a pecia of land, which on the south borders on land of the Hospital of St John of... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 31, no. 39 (RRH no. 777)
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1567
year: 1206
initiator: Iuliana domina Cesaree
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 1-28. With the agreement of her husband dominus Aymarus de Lairon and her son Galterus, Iuliana domina Cesaree makes an eleemosynary grant under her husband’s seal to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre. She gives houses [in Caesarea] that had belonged to Georgius Lormina, the volta of Bernardus Falcilla and the gastina situated between these houses and the house of Petrus de Beugrant, by the public way, as far as another public way that runs towards the sea. She gives the turris Mallart with the platea in front, which extends to the border of a gastina belonging to the Templum Domini, and another little tower opposite, in the angle of the eastern city wall. These towers will be requisitioned by the lord of Caesarea if necessary for defence, but will be returned to the brothers in peacetime. She also gives a field [campus] that belonged to domina Brima. This is bordered on the west by a garden of the Hospital [of St John of Jerusalem], on the south by a field [campus] belonging to dominus Aymarus, on the east by a road that seperates it from the field [campus] of dominus Symon, and on the north by a road that separates it from the field [campus] of domina Grossa. She also confirms an eleemosynary grant made by Iohannes Charles, with the agreement of his mother, his brother Helyas, his sister domina Orgoillosa, Iuliana herself, her husband dominus A. and her son. Iohannes Charles has given the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans 2 fields [campi], a garden and a threshing floor [area] which is at the head of one of the fields. One of these fields has on its western side a field [campus] in which is the agullia sancti Petri, while on the east it borders a field [campus] that had belonged to Rainerius de Gibeleth, in which there was a vineyard. On the south it touches a road that separates it from the garden of the archbishop, and on the north there is a road running to Hadaydon. The area is at the head of this field. The other field [campus] is to the east of these and is separated from them by a little wall [paries]. On the south it touches the field that had belonged to Rainerius de Gibeleth in which there was once a vineyard. On the north it extends from the field [campus] of Iohannes Charles, in which are morvellarii. Within it on the eastern side and at its head is a carob tree [karoblers], next to the field [campus] of dominus Galterius de Cesarea in which there used to be a vineyard. The garden adjoins the city wall on the western side It is separated from the garden of P. Gasta to the east by road. On the south it touches a field [campus] which was once the garden of Iohannes Lermina, from which extends the field of Iohannes Charles. On the north is the garden of the archbishop. Witnesses: P. archiepiscopus; Philippus decanus; dominus Symon; 2 filii eius; Iohannes Gervasius vicecomes, Johannes Charles; Helyas frater eius; P. de Beugrant; Michael; Salomon; Fulco; Robertus Perrer; G. Passereus; Rainerius de Cassia; Iohannes Lermines; Stephanus Turquie; Guillelmus Britto.Feb. 1-28. With the agreement of her husband dominus Aymarus de Lairon and her son Galterus, Iuliana domina Cesaree makes an eleemosynary grant under her husband’s seal to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre. She gives houses [in Caesarea] that had belonged to Georgius Lormina, the volta... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 32-3, no. 40 (RRH no. 810)
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1571
year: 1206
initiator: Iohannes de Ibelino Beriti dominus
recipient: Iohannes Tortus
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: May 1. Acre. Iohannes de Ybelino domnus Beriti et regni Ierosolimitani baiulus records how Iohannes Tortus came into his presence, and that of the High Court [regalis curia] and asked of Iohannes de Ybelino and the vassals [homines] of the Lady Maria, regni honorabilis domna, licence to sell his house in Acre to settle his debts. After taking counsel from the vassals of the Lady [Maria], Iohannes de Ybelino judged that the licence could not be granted. On the response of Iohannes Tortus that he would have to sell either his fief [feodum] or his house to pay his debts, the court decided to change its decision and permit Iohannes Tortus to sell his house in order to retain his fief. And so, in the presence of the baiulus Iohannes de Ybelino, who sealed the charter, and of the High Court [regalis curia] and with the agreement of Maria, the wife of Iohannes Tortus, his sister Beatrix and her husband Willelmus de Monliart, Iohannes Tortus sold his house to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre for 2700 Saracen besants. The house is bordered on the east by the houses of Mt Tabor and of Beloais, the royal way [via regia] and the houses that belonged to Petrus Bordin, on the west, by the house of Bonefrage filius Sahit, the rua Judeorum, the house of the Jews and the stable [stabulum] of Renerius scriptor, on the north by the house of Maria, the wife of the late priest of the church of St Mary Magdalene, and on the south by the royal way [via regia] and the house held by domna Hauhis of Iohannes Tortus. In return for her agreement to the surrender of this house, the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary have given Hauhis 300 Saracen besants and 2 marchae argenti. The Lady Maria has had 200 besants from the brothers of the Hospital for her agreement to the sale. Witnesses: Aymarus Cesariensis regni mariscalcus; comes Bertholdus; Vilanus de Alneto; Philippus de Ibelino; Garnerus Alamannus; Galterius Cesariensis; Gormundus de Bethan; Aymo Dais; Adam Coste; Thomas vicecomes Acconensis. The charter was drawn up by domnus Radulfus Acconensis dechanus regnique cancellarius.May 1. Acre. Iohannes de Ybelino domnus Beriti et regni Ierosolimitani baiulus records how Iohannes Tortus came into his presence, and that of the High Court [regalis curia] and asked of Iohannes de Ybelino and the vassals [homines] of the Lady Maria, regni honorabilis domna, licence to sell his... more
initiator: Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem, the papal legate
recipient: Helyas, son of the late Paganus Pictaviensis, and Girardus, preceptor hospitalis Theu-tonicorum
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jul. 27. Acre. In the bishop’s palatium. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem, the papal legate, rules on a dispute between Helyas, son of the late Paganus Pictaviensis, and Girardus, preceptor hospitalis Theutonicorum, over a house, situated within an enclosed group of houses of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, which Helyas claims was his own. Accepting 25 besants from the [preceptor] Helyas renounces his claims. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ybelino baiulus regni Ierosolimitani; Radulfus de Tyberiade eiusdem regni senescalcus; comes Bertoldus Theutonicus; Andreas de Vituli vicecomes venatorum; Henricus Alamannus; Michael de Ierusalem.Jul. 27. Acre. In the bishop’s palatium. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem, the papal legate, rules on a dispute between Helyas, son of the late Paganus Pictaviensis, and Girardus, preceptor hospitalis Theutonicorum, over a house, situated within an enclosed group of houses of the Hospital of St Mary... more
initiator: Otto comes de Hinneberch together with his wife comitissa Beatrix, the daughter of the late comes Jocelinus
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans in Acre
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Sept. Acre. With the agreement of his wife Beatrix, the daughter of the late comes Ioscelinus, comes Otto makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre. He gives 3 carrucate terre francesie and a house in the casale called Saphet, situated in the territory of Acre. Witnesses: Iohannes Tortus; Henricus Alamannus; Gotsuinus; Eustachius de Cayphas; Thomas camerarius; Andreas de Vinea; Iohannes de Bort; Girardus de Cabur; of the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, frater Otto eiusdem domus magister; frater Gerardus preceptor; frater Henricus marescalcus; frater Henricus custos infirmorum; frater Hugo; frater Bertoudus. The charter is dated to the regency [procurans] over the kingdom of Jerusalem of dominus Iohannes de Ybelino.Sept. Acre. With the agreement of his wife Beatrix, the daughter of the late comes Ioscelinus, comes Otto makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans in Acre. He gives 3 carrucate terre francesie and a house in the casale called Saphet, situated in the territory of... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 34-5, no. 43 (RRH no. 828)
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Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
1617
year: 1209
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house, vineyards and possessions at Jaffa; a house in Acre; the casale of Cafirsin; a volta near the Gate of St Nicholas [Acre]; a house in Tyre; a house in Caesarea; the casale called Bezal/Besal; the curia sancti Georgii on Cyprus; 2 villae in Armenia called Combedefort and Heion. The Order is exempted from tithes on noval lands. Sacred oils, consecrations and ordinations can be performed by [any] diocesan bishop. The faithful can be buried in the Order’s cemeteries if they so wish, provided they are not excommunicated or under an interdict. The Order will follow the practice of the Knights Templar with regard to clergy and milites and that of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem with respect to the care of the poor and the sick. There is to be no violence permitted in enclosure. The elections of magistri should be free.Jun. 27. Pope Innocent III confirms Pope Celestine III’s privilege to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He confirms papal protection and the Order’s possessions, specifying: the location in which the Hospital is situated; a house in Ascalon with its vineyards; Zanzi; houses in Ramla; a house,... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 266-9, no. 298 (RRH no. 732)
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RRR:
Grant
1618
year: 1209
initiator: Bohemond IV, prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Sept. 4. Bohemond, dei gratia princeps Anthiochie et comes Tripolis, makes a sealed grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives a pecia terre, which belongs to him and is situated within the town [burgus] of Tripoli next to the main wall [prope magistrum murum] of the burgus, but he reserves houses built on the land held by him and his homines. The land is bounded on the east by the staircase [gradus] of the great tower of the main wall. It stretches as far as the land of the bishop of Tripoli and from there to the wall of the Temple, which is to the west and adjoins the main wall of the burgus. It ought to be distinguished from Bohemond’s land and the land of Berengerus de Sura, near the boundary of the land of the Temple. Bohemond also gives the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans 3 towers on the stretch of wall between the staircase already mentioned and the land of the commandery [domus] of the Temple, on condition that nothing is built other than houses for its mansio, that if the wall of the burgus is damaged in consequence of its building work, it is bound to repair it, and that the prince and his homines can enter and leave by the posterns in the wall. Witnesses: Guido dominus Biblii; Plivanus dominus Botroni; Girardus de Ham conestabulus Tripolis; Raimundus de Biblio; Wuillelmus de Biblio; Raimundus de Scandaleone.Sept. 4. Bohemond, dei gratia princeps Anthiochie et comes Tripolis, makes a sealed grant to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. He gives a pecia terre, which belongs to him and is situated within the town [burgus] of Tripoli next to the main wall [prope magistrum murum] of the burgus, but he... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 35-6, no. 44 (RRH no. 839)
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