initiator: Isabella de Betsan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, and Bertrandus Porcelet her husband
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? In the presence of Ricardus Filangerius marescalcus imperatoris et regni Ierosolimitani balivus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, Isabella de Betsan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, and Bertrandus Porcelet her husband sell under seal to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Luttolfus preceptor domus hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum Ierosolimitani, the casale of Arabia with all its dependencies and rights, and with the gastinae of Berhenne, Mizera and Miscalim, and with all their villani, their wives and heirs, for 3600 Saracen besants, which they record having received. Witnesses: Boemundus dominus Bothoronis; Thomas de Ham conestabulus Tripolitanus; Henricus de Rufi; Radulfus nepos eius; Philippus de Maugastel; Ingeramus de Femium.Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? In the presence of Ricardus Filangerius marescalcus imperatoris et regni Ierosolimitani balivus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, Isabella de Betsan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, and Bertrandus Porcelet her husband sell under seal to the... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 61-2, no. 77 (RRH no. 1058)
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
2235
year: 1234
initiator: Riccardus Filangerius
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? At the request of the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Ricardus Filangerius, mariscalcus imperialis regni Ierosolimitani baiulus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made in his presence and that of the curia regni Ierosolimitani, by Isabella de Betsan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, and Bertrandus Porcelet her husband to the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Lutolfus preceptor domus hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum Ierosolimitani, of the 2 casalia of Arabia and Zechanim with all their dependencies and rights, and with the gastinae of Berhenne, Mizera and Miscalym, and with all their villani, their wives and heirs, for 3600 Saracen besants. Witnesses: Boemundus domnus Botoronis; Thomas de Ham conestabulus Tripolitanus; Henricus de Rufi; Radulfus nepos ejus; Philippus de Maugastel; Ingerrannus de Femium.Dec. 25 1233 - Dec. 24 1234. Tyre? At the request of the preceptor of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Ricardus Filangerius, mariscalcus imperialis regni Ierosolimitani baiulus et sacri imperii legatus in partibus Syrie, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made in... more
initiator: Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jan. 22. [351] Appreciating the merits of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, its warfare against the infidels and its care of the sick, Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon, record that they wish to become confrater and consoror and that they have made a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Order, represented by its magister frater Hermannus and its comendator frater Littoldus. They have given the city of Haronia, just as dominus Goufridus had possessed when he was lord of Haronia with its mills, and with all its dependencies: abacia Ovide, abbacia sancti Mammas, abbacia Saugre, casale Lalyan, casale Costinos, casale Gausquigne, casale Cherrare, casale Chacorim with its mill, casale Cainchequice, Aguechemom, Castine, sanctus Daniel, Davenim, Saargague, sanctus Thoros, Cievaverac, Pirt, Quiang, Telagre, Mautrigue, Port, Guenecch, Hachoudagre, in which are rustici of the king, a rusticus of dominus Michael d’Andraple and other rustici of royal liegemen [legii homines] and of dominus Baudin Emerance. As before, these rustici should render half the returns, called in Armenian engague, as they had to Haronia and the other lords. The Hospital of St Mary of the Germans has security throughout the kingdom. The charter was drawn up by Manuel cancellarius.Jan. 22. [351] Appreciating the merits of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, its warfare against the infidels and its care of the sick, Hetoum, Christi dei fidelis rex Armenie, the son of Constantinus of the royal house, and Ehelisabeth regina, the daughter the King Leon, record that they wish... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 65-6, no. 83 (RRH no. 1060)
comments: [351] Both Strehlke (Tabulae, p. 66) and Röhricht (RRH no. 1060) redate this from 1236 to 1235.
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2245
year: 1235
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Templars
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jul. 28. Perugia. Pope Gregory IX orders the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to assist the baiulus and legatus of the emperor Frederick in preserving his rights. If Iohannes de Ybelino and the people of Acre try to besiege Tyre or proceed against any lands in Frederick’s lordship they should oppose them.Jul. 28. Perugia. Pope Gregory IX orders the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the magister and brothers of the Knights Templar and the preceptor and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans to assist the baiulus and legatus of the emperor Frederick in... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:548-9, no. 649
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Correspondence/envoy
Dispute/arbitration
2248
year: 1235
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Magister of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Sept. 22. Assisi. Writing to the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Pope Gregory IX complains that the emperor Frederick’s representatives have refused to accept the plan to bring peace between the emperor and the people of Acre, because, contrary to the pope’s expectations, they did not have Frederick’s authority, which was not given before his campaign in northern Italy.Sept. 22. Assisi. Writing to the magister of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Pope Gregory IX complains that the emperor Frederick’s representatives have refused to accept the plan to bring peace between the emperor and the people of Acre, because, contrary to the pope’s expectations, they... more
sources: Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:556-7, no. 657
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
2253
year: 1235
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Nov. 22-30. Augsburg. At the request of frater Hermannus magister Hospitalis sancte Marie Theutonicorum in Ierusalem, Frederick, secundus divina favente clementia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made at Tyre by Bertrandus Porcelet and his wife Isabella de Besan, the daughter of the late Philippus Rufus, in the presence of Ricardus Filangerius marescalcus, regni Ierosolimitani baiulus et legatus imperii in partibus Syrie, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Ludolfus preceptor, of 2 casalia called Arabia and Zechanim with all their dependencies and rights, and with the gastinae of Berhenne, Mizera and Miskelin, and with all their villani, their wives and heirs, for 3600 Saracen besants. German witnesses.Nov. 22-30. Augsburg. At the request of frater Hermannus magister Hospitalis sancte Marie Theutonicorum in Ierusalem, Frederick, secundus divina favente clementia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, made at... more
initiator: Johan Barlaiz, the son of Heimeri Barlaiz
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jan. 1-31. Tripoli. In the presence of Bohemond, per la grace de deu prince d’Anthioche et comte de Triple, Johan Barlaiz, the son of Heimeri Barlaiz, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, of the 2 caseaus of Araybe and Zecanin, together with the gastines of Berhenne, Mesera and Mischalim, with their dependencies and all the homes of the caseaus and gastines, made by madamme Hisabiau de Bethsant, the mother of his father, and her husband mesires Bertrain Porcelet to the maistre and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. Guarantors: Hue de Gibelet; Johan de Montenac; Renaut de Gibelet; Renaut Porcelet; Huge de Tabore.Jan. 1-31. Tripoli. In the presence of Bohemond, per la grace de deu prince d’Anthioche et comte de Triple, Johan Barlaiz, the son of Heimeri Barlaiz, confirms under seal the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, of the 2 caseaus of Araybe and Zecanin, together with the gastines of Berhenne,... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 64, no.81 (RRH no. 1069)
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RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
2259
year: 1236
initiator: Bohemond V, prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jan. 1-31. Tripoli. In the prince’s palaiz. In the presence of some of his vassals [homes], Henri his brother, Th. de Han conestable de Triple, Guillelme le vesconte de Triple, Bertran Porcelet, Pierre de Scandalion, Johan de Farabel sire del Poi, Johan Harra, Guillelme del Moinetre, Guace de Ranis and Huge Fermin, and in the presence of frere Lutol, freire Lowis and freire Johan of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Bohemond, per la grace de deu prince d’Antioche et comte de Triple, issues, at the request of frere Lutol, a sealed confirmation of the sale, masked as an eleemosynary grant, by dame Isabel de Besan and sire Bertran Porcelet of the casale of Arabe, together with all its rights, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans. Guarantors: Huc de Gibelet; Jhoan de Monteignach; Reinaut de Gibelet; Reinaut Porcelet; Huge de Tabore. The charter was drawn up by Guillelme clers [of the prince].Jan. 1-31. Tripoli. In the prince’s palaiz. In the presence of some of his vassals [homes], Henri his brother, Th. de Han conestable de Triple, Guillelme le vesconte de Triple, Bertran Porcelet, Pierre de Scandalion, Johan de Farabel sire del Poi, Johan Harra, Guillelme del Moinetre, Guace de Ranis... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 64-65, no. 82 (RRH no. 1068)
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RRR:
Sale
2274
year: 1236
initiator: Domina Beatrix, the daughter of Galterus Ledur
recipient: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Aug. 10. Acre. At the command and in the presence of domina Alis princessa et domina de Torono and her court, and with the agreement and authorisation of her daughter Margarita and her daughter’s husband Philippus de Malgastel, domina Beatrix, the daughter of Galterus Ledur, sells under seal a casale called Saphet lo Cathemon in the land of Toronum, with all its rights and dependencies, including domestici and salvatici, to the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, represented by frater Lutolfus magnus preceptor et locum magistri tenens, for 1000 gold Saracen besants and a rent [nomine census] of 40 gold Saracen besants, payable each year by the Order’s treasury [thesaurus] in Acre on the Feast of the Holy Cross. The charter is sealed by both Beatrix and Philippus de Malgastel. Witnesses, of the homines of Alis, Goffridus dominus Cayphe; Balduinus de FIorito; Hugo de Tabaria; Gervasius de Malgastel; of the homines of the emperor, Balduinus de Pinkeingin; Nicolaus Antelmus; Iohannes Apertus.Aug. 10. Acre. At the command and in the presence of domina Alis princessa et domina de Torono and her court, and with the agreement and authorisation of her daughter Margarita and her daughter’s husband Philippus de Malgastel, domina Beatrix, the daughter of Galterus Ledur, sells under seal a... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 66-7, no. 84 (RRH no. 1073)
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RRR:
Lease
2359
year: 1239
initiator: Girardus sacrosancte et primitive ecclesie montis Syon abbas and his convent
recipient: Magister and brothers of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Mount Sion
2nd institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Feb. 1-28. Acre. Considering the benefit to their church, Girardus sacrosancte et primitive ecclesie montis Syon abbas and his convent lease under seal a pecia terre situated in the territory of Acre in the place called Mons suspensorum to the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans for a rent [census] of 20 Saracen besants of Acre weight, payable by the treasury of the Hospital of St Mary each year on 1 March, although the rent could be remitted should the Hospital of St Mary provide Mt Sion with a place in Acre that returns the same rent. There was an exchange of deeds [litterae patentes capituli sigillo roboratae] and a promise to guarantee the exchange according to the usages and customs of the kingdom or the city of Acre [usus et consuetudines patrie seu civitatis Accon]. The land is bordered on the east by land of the Knights Templar, [362] on the west, signified by the abbey of Mt Sion’s mark, by the back of the garden of the Knights Templar, which is located near the cemetery of St Nicholas, on the north by land of St Lazarus of Bethany and on the south by a the public street [strata publica]. Witnesses: Bertrandus Cesariensis archiepiscopus; Radulfus Acconensis episcopus; Iohannes abbas sancti Samuelis; Guido prior S. Katerine; and others.Feb. 1-28. Acre. Considering the benefit to their church, Girardus sacrosancte et primitive ecclesie montis Syon abbas and his convent lease under seal a pecia terre situated in the territory of Acre in the place called Mons suspensorum to the magister and brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 68-9, no. 86 (RRH no. 1087)
comments: [362] Or Templum Domini
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