text: c. Winter. Abbot Bernard of Clairvaux writes to Count Hugh of Troyes-Champagne. He congratulates him on his admission to the Order of Knights Templar. c. Winter. Abbot Bernard of Clairvaux writes to Count Hugh of Troyes-Champagne. He congratulates him on his admission to the Order of Knights Templar.
sources: Bernard of Clairvaux, ‘Epistolae’ 7:85-6, no. 31
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Privilege/exemption
233
year: 1126
initiator: Barisan, constable of Jaffa
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 17. Barisanus Joppe constabularius makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John, represented by domnus Raimundus, qui post Deum et sanctum Johannem ut domum et pauperes regeret communi electione electus fuit. Barisanus gives a casale called Algie, situated in the territory of Ascalon, with the agreement of Hugo Joppe dominus, his wife Emma and other barones. Hugo gives the Hospital land in Jaffa which Radulfus Hospitalis held before he died. Witnesses: Julduinus abbas S. Mariae de Valle Josaphat; Willelmus Tiberiadis; Gualterius Berutensis; Guido frater ejus; Eustacius Granerius; Galterius frater ejus; Goffridus de Flavi; Girardus de Are; Rohardus Jerusalem; Goffridus de Parente; Hugo Ramatensis; Guido de Miliaco. Also present were the brothers of the Hospital: Petrus Raimundus sacerdos; Ranerius Tyberiadis; Petrus Tyberiadis; Willemus Joppe; Petrus Malet; Durandus Hospitalis constabularius.Jan. 17. Barisanus Joppe constabularius makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John, represented by domnus Raimundus, qui post Deum et sanctum Johannem ut domum et pauperes regeret communi electione electus fuit. Barisanus gives a casale called Algie, situated in the territory of... more
text: Jan. 18. Ugo Dei gratia princeps Joppe makes an eleemosynary grant with the intention, among other things, of seeking divine help in the conquest of Ascalon. With the agreement of his wife Emma and his barones, he gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by domnus Raimundus magister Hospitalis et custos et gubernator pauperum, one of the 3 better casalia in the territory and lordship of Ascalon once the city falls into his hands. He also gives, to be held free of any consuetudo, the land in Jaffa that Radulfus Hospitalis held before he died. He confirms all that the Hospital holds in the territory and lordship [dominium] of Ramla. Witnesses: Julduinus abbas S. Marie Valle Josaphat; Barisanus Joppe constabularius, by whose advice the casale was given; Willelmus Tiberiadis; Gualterius Birutensis; Guido frater ejus; Eustacius Garnerius; Gualterius frater ejus; Goffridus de Flavi; Girardus de Area; Hugo Ramatensis; Roardus Hierusalem; Goffridus de Parente; Guido de Miliaco; of the brothers of the Hospital, Petrus Raimundus sacerdos; Rainerius Tiberyadis; Petrus Tiberyadis; Willelmus Joppe; Petrus Malet; Durandus, Hospitalis constabularius. In addition and with the agreement of his wife Emma, Ugo gives the Hospital freedom throughout all his land, held now or in the future, from all rent [census] and dues [usus et consuetudines], including those on weights and measures [modii et bucce portus]. Witnesses: Girardus de Asneriis; Girardus de Area; Riccardus de Sinclero; Robertus Crassus; Sado; Huilardus; and representing the Hospital, domnus Raimundus Hospitalis procurator; Petrus Gallitianus presbyter; Petrus Wilielmus cancellarius; Girardus; Willelmus Joppe and many others.Jan. 18. Ugo Dei gratia princeps Joppe makes an eleemosynary grant with the intention, among other things, of seeking divine help in the conquest of Ascalon. With the agreement of his wife Emma and his barones, he gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by domnus Raimundus magister... more
recipient: Church of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan. 13 – 25. Willelmus de Buris Tyberiadis domnus, with the agreement of his nephews Helias and Willelmus who are heirs to his fief [feodum], makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat. He gives a casale called Sanctus Georgius, situated next to Medan. He adds in a codicil that if any of his barones proves his right to this casale, the lord of Tiberias will give St Mary another of equal value in exchange. Witnesses: Odo abbas; Helias; Willelmus; Gvalo; Vgo Burrellus; Vgo filius Iuonis; Paganus Montis Regalis; Martinus Nazarenus; Herbertus de Insula; Iosbertus de Turnai; Drogo; Gvalterius de Bosco. Baldwin, rex secundus, confirms the gift in the presence of witnesses: Herbertus de Insula; Vgo Burrellus; Balduinus Sancti Abraha; Goffridus de Parentea; Anselmus frater ejus; Rohardus; Joannes Godman; Anschitinus vicecomes; Radulfus gener ejus; Bernardus Uaccarius; Drogo de Niela; Barda Armenus.Jan. 13 – 25. Willelmus de Buris Tyberiadis domnus, with the agreement of his nephews Helias and Willelmus who are heirs to his fief [feodum], makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat. He gives a casale called Sanctus Georgius, situated next to Medan. He adds in a... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:250-2, no. 96 (RRH no. 115)
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
Will
236
year: 1126
initiator: Bernardus Willelmi
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 14. Raiembaldus de Rauca and Raymundus Pandulfi record that they were present when Bernardus Willelmi, who is said to come from Fraxinum [Fresnay?] and was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, fell ill in Tripoli and died. On his deathbed Bernardus affirmed that he had made an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of his fief [honor] in Olibana. Witnesses: Berengarius S. Felicis abbas Girunde; Bertrannus, prior Hospitalis Montis Peregrinorum; Durandus Tripolitanus archidiaconus; Berengarius Cort ....; Guillelmus Pontius; Petrus Vivariensis, who wrote the charter.Mar. 14. Raiembaldus de Rauca and Raymundus Pandulfi record that they were present when Bernardus Willelmi, who is said to come from Fraxinum [Fresnay?] and was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, fell ill in Tripoli and died. On his deathbed Bernardus affirmed that he had made an eleemosynary grant to the... more
text: Jun. 27. Jerusalem. In the house of Nigellus de Bethleem, who is related [gener] to Robertus Regis. Hugo Joppe comes affirms his grant to the Hospital of Jan. 18 1126. Witnesses: Roardus de Abatia; Paganus de Osca; Rainaldus nepos episcopi; Andreas senescalcus; Robertus Longus; Lambertus Novellus.Jun. 27. Jerusalem. In the house of Nigellus de Bethleem, who is related [gener] to Robertus Regis. Hugo Joppe comes affirms his grant to the Hospital of Jan. 18 1126. Witnesses: Roardus de Abatia; Paganus de Osca; Rainaldus nepos episcopi; Andreas senescalcus; Robertus Longus; Lambertus Novellus.
recipient: Gelduinus abbas and Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan.-Aug. Turbassellum. Joscelin, count of Edessa, confirms an eleemosynary grant to Abbot Gelduin and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat made by the comitissa de Corboilo of the land of Kyaria, with the agreement of her son. The land had been given to the countess by the lord Galeran. Witnesses: Aldoinus de Soroldo; Hugo de Pazi; Benzo; Otuer; Ernaldus de Curiz. The charter is drawn up by Jacobus Gocelli comitis Edessanorum cancellarius. Jan.-Aug. Turbassellum. Joscelin, count of Edessa, confirms an eleemosynary grant to Abbot Gelduin and St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat made by the comitissa de Corboilo of the land of Kyaria, with the agreement of her son. The land had been given to the countess by the lord Galeran. Witnesses:... more
sources: Kohler, ‘Chartes’, p. 121-2, no. 11 (RRH no. 113a)
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Grant
239
year: 1126
initiator: Baldwin II
recipient: Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius of Antioch
text: *Aug. 1 1119 – mid Oct. 1126. King Baldwin II gives Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius [of Antioch] a palacium in Latakia.*Aug. 1 1119 – mid Oct. 1126. King Baldwin II gives Gualterius de Surdavalle constabularius [of Antioch] a palacium in Latakia.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:252, no. 97
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Eleemosynary grant
240
year: 1126
initiator: Cecilia domina Tharsensis
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: c. mid. Oct. Cecilia domina Tharsensis, the sister of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, makes an eleemosynary grant, with the consent of Bohemond [II], prince of Antioch. She gives the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, represented by Ielduinus, eiusdem ecclesiae abbas, 3 casalia in the territory of Mamistra: Ioacheth, together with 2 carrucatae in Tilium; Oessi, which is across the river called Ioannes; Gnassia with its spring [fons]. Witnesses: Iuo Cassinellus; Balduinus de Cavarico; Hugo de Cheteuila; Robertus de Abbatisuilla; Richardus de Lachoara.c. mid. Oct. Cecilia domina Tharsensis, the sister of King Baldwin II of Jerusalem, makes an eleemosynary grant, with the consent of Bohemond [II], prince of Antioch. She gives the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, represented by Ielduinus, eiusdem ecclesiae abbas, 3 casalia in the... more
text: Jul. 1 1124 – Oct. 15 1126. [39] Baldwin, miseratione Iesu Christi rex Ierosolymorum, princeps Antiochie, asks for the intercesssion of Abbot Bernard of Clairvaux. The Templars, founded to defend the Latin East, desire papal recognition and a Rule. Baldwin is therefore sending two brother knights, Andreas and Gundemarus, to obtain papal recognition and assistance.Jul. 1 1124 – Oct. 15 1126. [39] Baldwin, miseratione Iesu Christi rex Ierosolymorum, princeps Antiochie, asks for the intercesssion of Abbot Bernard of Clairvaux. The Templars, founded to defend the Latin East, desire papal recognition and a Rule. Baldwin is therefore sending two brother knights,... more
comments: [39] The letter almost certainly dates from the second period of Baldwin’s regency of Antioch.
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