text: Dec. 25 1141 [or 1143] – Aug. 31 1142 [or 1144]. Raymond II, Poncii comitis filius, Dei gratia comes Tripolis, records that he has become a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, to which he makes a sealed eleemosynary grant. He gives the Hospital Raphania and Mons Ferrandus with all feudal rights [feodales], with liege lordship [dominatio et ligietas] over all men, knights and burgesses [burgenses], having property there, together with full rights of lordship over Mardabech and in the fisheries [piscaria] of Chamele from Chades to Resclausa. He also gives full lordship over Cratum, castellum Bochee, Felitum and Lacum. He makes the gift of Cratum with the agreement of Willelmus de Crato, his wife Adelasia and son Bertrandus Hugo, to whom he has given in exchange, in the presence of all his curia, the Cavea Davidis Siri with the full powers of a Ra’is in the mountain district [cum omni raisagio montanee] [53] and the feodum of Pons Willelmus, consisting of 2 knights’ fiefs [caballariae] of land and 600 besants, provided by himself, his barones and the bishop of Tripoli, who have each given 200 besants. In addition Willelmus de Crato will be able to draw 7 besants year for 10 years, starting this August, from each knight’s fee [caballaria] in the mountain district. Raymond bought Felicium and Lacum from Gislebertus de Podio Laurentii and his wife Dagolth for 1,000 besants. With the agreement of his mother Cecilia comitissa, his wife Hodierna, his son Raimundus and his brother Philippus, Raymond adds that in military engagements booty will only be shared with him when he is present. He allows the Suriani of Cratum exemption from taxation [jura et consuetudines] on all they buy and sell throughout his county. Witnesses: Geraldus episcopus Tripolis; Willelmus episcopus Tortose; B. archiepiscopus Albarie; Rainerius constabularius; Fulcrandus marescalcus; Willelmus Embriacus; Willelmus Rainoardus; Joscelinus de Cavo Monte; Silvius Rotbertus; Willelmus Porcelletus; Radulfus de Fontanellis; Raimundus de Fonte Erecto; Radulfus Viridis; Pipinus et others, all barones; of the burgenses, Pontius de Sura; G. Isnelli; P. Geraldi; S. Monacus; R. Lamberti; Willelmus Rotllandi; P. Girbaldi; B. Aurifex; Ph. Burgensis; P. Andreae and many others. If necessity leads Count Raymond or his men to take refuge in any Hospitaller castles they will do not damage to them or challenge Hospitaller ownership. With the agreement of Hodierna his wife, his son Raimundus, his brother Philippus and his barones and men, Raymond makes another eleemosynary grant, confirming the gift by Galterius de Margato and his wife Gisla of a walled garden, together with a quarry [spatia locorum ad trahendos lapides apta]. The gifts are made into the hands of Frater Raimundus Hospitalis magister and the brothers Rotbertus comes Alverniensis; Gislabertus Malemannus; Petrus Montis Peregrini prior and other brothers. Raymond, per Deum Tripolis comes, confirms, that he will not enter into truces with the Muslims without the advice and agreement of the Hospitallers. The charter was drawn up by Petrus comitis cancellarius.Dec. 25 1141 [or 1143] – Aug. 31 1142 [or 1144]. Raymond II, Poncii comitis filius, Dei gratia comes Tripolis, records that he has become a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, to which he makes a sealed eleemosynary grant. He gives the Hospital Raphania and Mons Ferrandus with all... more
comments: [53] See Richard, ‘Cum omni raisagio montanee’, pp. 187-94.
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
415
year: 1142
initiator: Baldwinus Cesarensis
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: *Mid 1134 – Dec. 24 1142. On his deathbed Baldwinus Cesarensis makes an eleemosynary grant, giving the leprosary of St Lazarus of a piece of land [between the Mt of Olives and the Red Cistern on the road to the River Jordan].*Mid 1134 – Dec. 24 1142. On his deathbed Baldwinus Cesarensis makes an eleemosynary grant, giving the leprosary of St Lazarus of a piece of land [between the Mt of Olives and the Red Cistern on the road to the River Jordan].
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:332-3, 348, nos. 145, 165
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RRR:
Eleemosynary grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
416
year: 1142
initiator: King Fulk
recipient: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus in Jerusalem
institution: Leprosary of Saint Lazarus
text: Dec 25 1141 – Dec. 24 1142. Fulk, per dei gratiam tercius rex Latinus Ierusalem, with the consent of his wife Queen Melisende and his son Baldewinus, makes an eleemosynary grant, confirming the eleemosynary gift that Baldwinus Cesarensis made with his wife’s agreement in their presence to the leprosary of St Lazarus of land situated between the Mt of Olives and the Red Cistern [Rubea Cisterna] on the road to the River Jordan. The charter was drawn up by Elias cancellarius regis. Witnesses: Rohardus vicecomes; Paganus de Uoa; Willelmus de Bora; Albericus de Barbeia: domna Halois. Dec 25 1141 – Dec. 24 1142. Fulk, per dei gratiam tercius rex Latinus Ierusalem, with the consent of his wife Queen Melisende and his son Baldewinus, makes an eleemosynary grant, confirming the eleemosynary gift that Baldwinus Cesarensis made with his wife’s agreement in their presence to the... more
text: Dec. 25 1141 – Dec. 24 1142 [probably before Aug. 31]. Tripoli. In the presence of Geraldus Tripolitanus episcopus; Willelmus Tortosae episcopus; B. archiepiscopus Albariae; Raynerius constabularius; Fulchrandus mareschallus; Willelmus Embriaci; Willelmus Renoardus; Jocelinus de Claromonte; Willelmus Porceletus; Raymundus de Fonte Erecto and other barones, and with the agreement of his mother Caecilia comitissa, his wife Hodierna comitissa, his son Raymond and his brother Philippus, Raymond II, Pontii comitis Sancti Egidii filius et Dei gratia comes Tripoli, makes an eleemosynary grant, confirming the gift of property in France made by his father Pons, his mother Caecilia and himself to the bishop of Le Puy [Dec. 25 1131 – Dec. 24 1132].Dec. 25 1141 – Dec. 24 1142 [probably before Aug. 31]. Tripoli. In the presence of Geraldus Tripolitanus episcopus; Willelmus Tortosae episcopus; B. archiepiscopus Albariae; Raynerius constabularius; Fulchrandus mareschallus; Willelmus Embriaci; Willelmus Renoardus; Jocelinus de Claromonte;... more
text: Mar. 27 1138 – Mar. 27 1143. Lateran. Pope Innocent II grants Raymundus magister Iherosolimitani xenodochii and his successors the following privileges. No brother can be moved or retained without permission of the government of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. No one should be hindered from joining the Order. The brothers are encouraged to be obedient to their masters.Mar. 27 1138 – Mar. 27 1143. Lateran. Pope Innocent II grants Raymundus magister Iherosolimitani xenodochii and his successors the following privileges. No brother can be moved or retained without permission of the government of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. No one should be hindered from... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:210-12, no. 4
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Privilege/exemption
419
year: 1143
initiator: Raymond of Poitiers, prince of Antioch
recipient: Venetians
text: Apr. 7. [54] Raymond, dei gratia Antiochie princeps, extends under seal to all Venetians, represented by Johannes Boaudus/Beaudus, safe-conduct in all his land, and security in their use of weights [carates sint eis quiete et solute] in Antioch. In Portus Suidin they may employ two pack horses [somarii] for every camel. Their merchants will not be hindered or disturbed on account of any crime their people commit at sea. If any of their ships is wrecked on a coast belonging to the prince or any of his barones they will lose no goods and may salvage their ship and all in it. If they commit a crime in the prince’s domains they will be subject to Venetian law and judgement. Raymond confirms their possession of a fundicium and a garden, and houses adjacent to it, as they hold them now in the patriarchate of Aimery [of Limoges] and during the terms of office of Rogerius constabularius, Leo Maiopolus dux and Thomas vicecomes.The Venetians will pay the consuetudines they were accustomed to pay in the principate of Tancred, but with the remissions granted by Prince Bohemond II. Witnesses: Odo cancellarius; Leo Maiopolus dux; Rogerius constabularius; Martinus pincerna; Johannes Neapolitanus; Guiterius de Moceone. Apr. 7. [54] Raymond, dei gratia Antiochie princeps, extends under seal to all Venetians, represented by Johannes Boaudus/Beaudus, safe-conduct in all his land, and security in their use of weights [carates sint eis quiete et solute] in Antioch. In Portus Suidin they may employ two pack horses... more
comments: [54] For the date, see Cahen, La Syrie du Nord, p. 4 note 1; Mayer, Varia, p. 88.
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RRR:
Grant
Agreement/treaty
Lease
420
year: 1143
initiator: Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior
recipient: Arnulfus, son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Apr. 1-30. Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior, together with the canons, gives Arnulfus, the son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus, and his heirs houses built over vaults exchanged with the Hospital [of St John] and situated over the Holy Sepulchre’s oven, which is on the road that leads to Mt Sion, and a statio next to the oven for an annual census of 9 besants, payable at Easter. If the bases of the houses resting on the vaults are damaged, that party, the Holy Sepulchre or Arnulfus, which has been negligent will be responsible for repairs. If Arnulfus extends the houses and wishes to sell, the Holy Sepulchre will have preemption rights, paying 1 silver mark less than the price. Otherwise any purchaser, burgensis vel Syrianus, will be subject to the same rent. The cost of any repairs to the statio will be borne by Arnulfus. The canons give custody of the key to the cistern to Arnulfus, who must provide the procurator of the oven with water if he needs it when making repairs. Witnesses: Johannes Vaccarius; Fulcus aurifex; Jordanus clericus; Herbertus numularius; Saibertus; Rainerius de Arraz/Arrat; Petrus Bordinus; Willelmus drogomannus; Johannes filius ejus; Johannes de Podio; Robertus cocus. The charter, which is sealed, was written by Donatus diaconus et scriba Sepulcri Domini.Apr. 1-30. Petrus Dominici Sepulcri prior, together with the canons, gives Arnulfus, the son of Bernardus/Bernaldus Syrianus, and his heirs houses built over vaults exchanged with the Hospital [of St John] and situated over the Holy Sepulchre’s oven, which is on the road that leads to Mt Sion, and... more
recipient: Cound Raymond IV Berenguer of Barcelona
institution: Templars
text: *Summer. [55] Jerusalem. A chapter meeting of the Templar central convent, presided over by Rodbertus magister, resolves to assent to the request of Raymond Berenguer, count of Barcelona, and to abolish the Order’s prohibition of fighting in the Iberian peninsula.*Summer. [55] Jerusalem. A chapter meeting of the Templar central convent, presided over by Rodbertus magister, resolves to assent to the request of Raymond Berenguer, count of Barcelona, and to abolish the Order’s prohibition of fighting in the Iberian peninsula.
sources: Albon, Cartulaire, p. 204, no. 314
comments: [55] The news had reached Raymond Berenguer by Nov. 27.
cite:
RRR:
Grant
Confirmation/renewal of grants
Purchase
422
year: 1143
initiator: Raymond II, count of Tripoli, his wife Hodierna and their son Raimundus
recipient: Wlgrinus, canon of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1142 – Aug. 31 1143. In an eleemosynary grant, Raymond II, Dei gratia comes Tripolitanus, together with Countess Hodierna and their son Raimundus, confirm the purchase by Wlgrinus, canon of the Holy Sepulchre, of houses in Tripoli from Willelmus de Sira for 81 besants. Out of love for Wlgrinus, Raymond, Hodierna and Raimundus give the Holy Sepulchre a piece of land attached to the comital stables [frustrum terre de stabulo nostro] and the vault of a tower and they confirm another vault bought by Wlgrinus from Guido. Witnesses: Rainerius constabularius with his mother; Radulfus Caslan frater Templi Salomonis; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Willelmus Rainoardi; Saxus filius ejus; Raimundus frater ejus; Goscelinus de Calvo Monte; Robertus Silvii; Poncius de Sira; Brunellus dapifer; Giraldus Isnelli; Stephanus monachus; Ponctius Giraldi; Hermengardus Pellicius; Albertus camerarius; Willelmus capellanus comitissᶒ; Otrannus cancellarius, who drew up the charter.Dec. 25 1142 – Aug. 31 1143. In an eleemosynary grant, Raymond II, Dei gratia comes Tripolitanus, together with Countess Hodierna and their son Raimundus, confirm the purchase by Wlgrinus, canon of the Holy Sepulchre, of houses in Tripoli from Willelmus de Sira for 81 besants. Out of love for... more
text: Dec. 25 1142 – Aug. 31 1143. At the request of Patriarch William of Jerusalem, P[etrus] Dominici Sepulcri prior and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, Raymond, Dei gratia comes Tripolitanus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, stresssing the freedom from service that ensues. He confirms all possessions given to the Holy Sepulchre in his county by Count Raymond of St Gilles, Counts William Jordan, Bertrand and Pons, and all barones and others. He lists them as follows: the church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mont Pèlerin, with its houses and curia; an oven with houses attached to it where the canons can cook whatever they need, given by Cecilia comitissa; houses on Mont Pèlerin and in Tripoli on the slopes of the mountain on either side of the old road, from the wall to the aqueduct; a garden; freedom to import and export whatever the canons need through the port of Tripoli without the payment of dues; free transit through the gates of Tripoli and throughout the county; the church of Sanctus Georgius in Montanis with its casalia, if it can be proved that Count Raymond of St Gilles gave the canons this church; the casale of Bivola with its villani and an olive grove, which Count William Jordan gave at the time of the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mont Pèlerin; 3 casalia called Abdin, Bebula and Benehara in the mountains with their villani, which Count Bertrand gave; the casale of Medera, on the other side of the mountain, with its vill[an]i, given by W[illelmus] Ermengardus; a gastina called Loisan given by Raimundus de Raisac; the casale of Helniedel, with its villani, situated near Guibelacard, which was given by Ribod; the casale of Cafarsequel in the territory of Gibelet, which is also called Casale Pontis Sici, given by Stephanus de Brolo; 1 villanus with 1 carratata terre in the casale of Bocumbe, given by Raimundus de Narbona ; 1 villanus with 1 carrucata terre in the casale called Aer given by Bernardus Derat; 1 villanus with 1 carrucata terre in the casale of Derie and 10 jarrae of oil to be taken annually from the casale, given by Petrus de Podio Laurentii with the agreement of his wife; 1 villanus with 1 carrucata terre in the casale of Ardin given by Petrus nepos Rogerii constabularii; 1 villanus with 1 carrucata terre in the casale of Buissera given by Adalardus; 1 villanus with 1 carrucata terre in the casale of Sorbe given by Gaufridus de Pennis; an annual rent of 12 besants or 120 littrae of oil in the territory of Nephis given by Adalaxia and her son W[illelmus] Ebriacus, for the soul of her husband Ugo Ebriacus; 1 villanus with all belonging to him and the lands of another villanus given by W[illelmus] de Boschet. Witnesses: Rainerius constabularius; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Gocelinus de Cavomonte; Saxo; Giraldus Isnel; Brunellus dapifer; Raimundus Lamberti; Pontius Giraldi; Stephanus monacus; Otrannus cancellarius.Dec. 25 1142 – Aug. 31 1143. At the request of Patriarch William of Jerusalem, P[etrus] Dominici Sepulcri prior and the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, Raymond, Dei gratia comes Tripolitanus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, stresssing the freedom from service that ensues. He confirms all... more
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