text: Dec. 25 1131 – Dec. 24 1132. Pons, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, his wife Caecilia and his son Raymundus make an eleemosynary grant of property in France to the bishop of Le Puy, represented by R. comes Arvernensis. Witnesses: Guillelmus, Tripolitanus episcopus; Raymundus Tortosensis episcopus; Giraldus Raphanensis episcopus; Rodulphus Tripolitanus canonicus; Giraldus Tripolitanus canonicus; Bernardus Tripolitanus canonicus; Ablardus archidiaconus; Giraldus cantor; Johannes; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Arbertus de Montelauro; Pontius de Fosso; Rostagnus de Goth; Raymundus vicecomes. Dec. 25 1131 – Dec. 24 1132. Pons, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, his wife Caecilia and his son Raymundus make an eleemosynary grant of property in France to the bishop of Le Puy, represented by R. comes Arvernensis. Witnesses: Guillelmus, Tripolitanus episcopus; Raymundus Tortosensis episcopus;... more
text: May 27. Rome. At the request of Romanus Gibellensis episcopus, whose church has long been occupied by Muslims [Moabitae] and destroyed, Pope Innocent II confirms the possession of all the goods that Romanus and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have restored, and all conceded by others. The pope authorizes the reoccupation of properties, the Church’s possession of which is confirmed by charters issued by Patriarch Bernard. The pope takes the diocese under papal protection.May 27. Rome. At the request of Romanus Gibellensis episcopus, whose church has long been occupied by Muslims [Moabitae] and destroyed, Pope Innocent II confirms the possession of all the goods that Romanus and Patriarch Bernard of Antioch have restored, and all conceded by others. The pope... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 142-4, no. 33 (RRH no. 143)
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313
year: 1133
initiator: Bernardus Bituricensis and his wife Ahoys
recipient: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: 1130 – Aug. 31 1133. Bernardus Bituricensis and his wife Ahoys make an eleemosynary grant to the canons and church of the Holy Sepulchre. They give their house and whatever else they have, including a piece of land near the gate of St Stephen in Jerusalem, which they acquired in return for the payment of a census of 2 besants. They will remain in possession of the house and their other property for their lives. After their deaths a third part of the property is to pass to the canons, although if one of them survives a further third part can pass to the canons in return for support for the rest of the survivor’s life. A third part will go to their daughter and her heirs, if she marries, although it can be exchanged with the canons for 100 besants and if she dies childless it will also pass to the canons. Petrus prior Sancti Sepulchri takes Bernardus and Ahoys into confraternity, in recognition of which Bernardus and Ahoys will give the the church a justa of wine and 2 loaves three times a year: at Christmas, Easter and on the 15 July [Festum Jherusalem]. Witnesses: patriarcha WilIelmus; Fulcherius capellanus ejus; Amelius diaconus; Aschetinus vicecomes; Umbertus aurifaber; Herbertus Cum barba; Giraldus Sancti Sepulchri diaconus, who drew up the charter; W. de Babilonia.1130 – Aug. 31 1133. Bernardus Bituricensis and his wife Ahoys make an eleemosynary grant to the canons and church of the Holy Sepulchre. They give their house and whatever else they have, including a piece of land near the gate of St Stephen in Jerusalem, which they acquired in return for the... more
text: 25 Dec. 1132 – 31 Aug. 1133. P[etrus] Dominici Sepulcri prior and his convent record that they conceded to Bernardus and his wife, who had been received into the confraternity of the Holy Sepulchre, a house with a statio, to be held for their lives, with the exception of 2 camerae and stables [stabulae], which the canons of the Holy Sepulchre will retain for the lodging of Lambertus Ptolomensis. After the death of Lambertus and his wife the Holy Sepulchre will provide Bernardus with compensation. If Bernardus and his wife decide to abandon their property and enter the community they will be provided with food and clothing. When one of them dies half of their goods will go to the Holy Sepulchre and the survivor may join the community with the other half or can continue to live in the house. After the survivor’s death the house and statio will pass to the the canons. If Bernardus and his wife should have a child he or she will inherit one third of any cash, but the rest, together with the house and statio, will pass to the Holy Sepulchre. If the survivor of the couple remarries he or she should have the property for life, but it will not be held by any new wife or husband after the survivor’s death, although she or he may retain half of any cash. If there is a child of this second marriage the cash will be divided, with a third going to the Holy Sepulchre, a third to the child, and a third to the spouse. Witnesses: Umbertus aurifaber; Holdreus; Turstanus Angelus; Johannes Galiga; Milo curvesarius; Petrus Petragoricus; Helias frater ejus; Robertus cocus; Petrus de Ramata; Bernardus aurifaber; Giraldus diaconus et canonicus Sancti Sepulchri, who drew up the charter.25 Dec. 1132 – 31 Aug. 1133. P[etrus] Dominici Sepulcri prior and his convent record that they conceded to Bernardus and his wife, who had been received into the confraternity of the Holy Sepulchre, a house with a statio, to be held for their lives, with the exception of 2 camerae and stables... more
initiator: Patriarch William of Jerusalem and Petrus prior Sancti Sepulcri
recipient: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Before Sept. 1. Patriarch William of Jerusalem and Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior confirm, at the request of the canons, the constitution of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. They rule on the burial and funeral rites to be followed when canons die, the number of Masses to be said for them, the disposal of their clothes and their anniversaries.Before Sept. 1. Patriarch William of Jerusalem and Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior confirm, at the request of the canons, the constitution of the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre. They rule on the burial and funeral rites to be followed when canons die, the number of Masses to be said for them, the... more
initiator: Balduinus Berutensis episcopusBaldwin bishop of Beirut
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Sept. 26. Jerusalem. In the Hospital of St John [in ipsa domo pauperum]. Balduinus Berutensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives the Hospital a house in Jerusalem which he had been given to him by King Baldwin I. The house is to be held with full rights, except that Balduinus can lodge in it when he comes to Jerusalem. It is situated between the Hospital’s oven and mill. In return Balduinus is given by Rogerius Paganus, frater noster, a house in Beirut. The exchange is made in the presence of Balduinus. Witnesses: Bernardus Sydoniensis primus episcopus Francorum; domnus R(aymundus) Hospitalis; and his brothers, Willelmus Bertrandus diaconus; Gerardus subdiaconus; Willelmus Aimericus; Rodulfus; and other witnesses, Ricardus Dominici Templi canonicus; Mainardus Berutensis ecclesie clericorum doctor; Lambertus Sancte Sion canonicus; Gaucilinus Templi Domini clericus.Sept. 26. Jerusalem. In the Hospital of St John [in ipsa domo pauperum]. Balduinus Berutensis episcopus makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives the Hospital a house in Jerusalem which he had been given to him by King Baldwin I. The house is to be held... more
text: Dec. 25 1132 – Dec. 24 1133. Hugo Joppe dominus, with the agreement of his wife Emma, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and to Raimundus magister Hospitalis. He gives a casale called Bulbus. He confirms the donation by Gofridus de Parentei and his wife of the mills of Tres Pontes, with the whole island and 10 carrucatas ad seminandum et garretandum. Raymundus and the Hospitallers make a counter-gift to Hugo of 100 besants and a mule. Witnesses: Dominus Balianus; Girardus Aree; Gerulfus Asnerii; Paganus Osche; Robertus Crassus; Gibertus Piscis; Halelmus dapifer; Odo Caravanna; Rainaldus, nepos episcopi; Hugo marescalcus; Odo cancellarius; Romanus de Podio inscriptionis textor; Garinus filius Bartholomei; of the brothers of the Hospital, Petrus Galatianus presbiter; Pontius presbiter; Girardus clericus; Girardus Job; Barro; Thomas; Garinus.Dec. 25 1132 – Dec. 24 1133. Hugo Joppe dominus, with the agreement of his wife Emma, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and to Raimundus magister Hospitalis. He gives a casale called Bulbus. He confirms the donation by Gofridus de Parentei and his wife of the mills... more
initiator: Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 2. Latakia. Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius, with the agreement of Alice, principissa, makes an eleemosynary grant, to benefit among others his wife Sibilia. He gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Ramundus Hospitalis servus et rector, his palacium in the devastated city of Latakia. This palace was given to him by King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, Alice’s father, and his ownership of it was confirmed by Bohemond II, the son of Bohemond the Great. At the orders of Princess Alice this gift is recorded in a charter by Robertus cancellarius domine principisse and sealed with the seal of the prince. Witnesses: Radulfus de Fontanellis; Theobaldus de Corizo; Rogerius de Baste; Hugo Bernardus; Hugo de Buleirre; Gislibertus S. Victoris. It is confirmed by: Sibilla, uxor Gualterii de Surdavalle; Robertus de Surdavalle; Adelicia Dei gratia principissa, who hands the charter to Raimundus Hospitalis. Witnesses: Bocellus; Mansellus; Willelmus filius Manselli; Radulfus filius Rogerii; Gofridus Cattus Paludis; Gualterius Biruti; Joannes Neapolis. Jan. 2. Latakia. Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius, with the agreement of Alice, principissa, makes an eleemosynary grant, to benefit among others his wife Sibilia. He gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Ramundus Hospitalis servus et rector, his palacium in the... more
text: Jan.1-31. Latakia. Princess Alice of Antioch makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, to benefit, among others, her daughter Constantia. She gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem a house in Latakia and a vastina called B[essilis] with 2 carrugae of land and a well which is by the road, together with 1 c[arruga] and a house at Gibellum. Witnesses: Radulfus de Fontanellis; Radulfus filius Rogerii; Willelmus de Cursibus Altis dux Gibelli; Theobaldus de Corizo dux Laodicᶒ; Gottafredus.Jan.1-31. Latakia. Princess Alice of Antioch makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, to benefit, among others, her daughter Constantia. She gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem a house in Latakia and a vastina called B[essilis] with 2 carrugae of land and a well which is by the road, together with... more
sources: Mayer, Varia, pp. 110-12, no. 1 (RRH no. 148)
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year: 1134
initiator: Joscelin II, count of Edessa
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May 1-31. Joscelin II, son of Joscelin the Great, divina clementia propitia Edessanus comes, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms the gifts made by his father and confirmed by King Baldwin II of a hospital [hospitale], situated in the casale of Turbascellum, and the church of S. Romanus, with the consent of Franco Tuluppensis archiepiscopus. Joscelin also confirms everything the Hospital of St John held on the day he was given the county. The charter of gift is written by Oelardus, praedicte ecclesie et pauperum Hospitalis frater. Witnesses: Mathaeus Tuluppensis; Herveus constabularius; Constantinus Bastardus; Barrigan Corizii dominus; Benzo; Robertus de Ravandella; Martinus castellanus Turbascelli; Isimbardus; Americus Areville; Naimus Jove; Tezelinus; Berardus.May 1-31. Joscelin II, son of Joscelin the Great, divina clementia propitia Edessanus comes, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms the gifts made by his father and confirmed by King Baldwin II of a hospital [hospitale], situated in the casale of... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:89-90, no. 104. See Mayer, UKJ 1:284-5, no. 121 (RRH no. 151).
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