text: Oct. 1. Sis. King Leon I of Cilician Armenia assures Pope Innocent III of his devotion. He reports that the vexillum sancti Petri sent by the pope has arrived and will always be carried in his armies against enemies of the Cross. He is maintaining peace with the citizens of Antioch and the count of Tripoli, but he informs the pope that the count of Tripoli and the citizens of Antioch have sent messengers to Roconidinus [Rukn ad-Din Sulaiman of Konya] entering into an alliance against him. He has stationed himself on the borders of Antioch. He has committed the case of his nephew Rupinus to the papal legates, but asks for the archbishop of Mainz to be made judge in his cause. He is grateful to the pope for writing to the count of Tripoli. In July he led his army on campaign against the Muslims, who are divided among themselves, and asked the Knights Templar, whose possessions in his country are worth 20000 besants, to come to his aid. The Templars came to Antioch and Leon asked the magister to join with him and the patriarch of Antioch in sending messengers to the Holy See over the issue of Gaston, which the pope wanted him to surrender to the Knights Templar. Leon offered to hand over Gaston provided the Templars gave support to his nephew Rupinus and lodged him in that castle. He and Rupinus sought to become confratres and assist the Templars in recovering another of their castles called Trapesach, but the Templars refused. Leon assures the pope of his attachment to the Latin faith. He is sending to the pope as a representative his miles called Garnerius Teuton.Oct. 1. Sis. King Leon I of Cilician Armenia assures Pope Innocent III of his devotion. He reports that the vexillum sancti Petri sent by the pope has arrived and will always be carried in his armies against enemies of the Cross. He is maintaining peace with the citizens of Antioch and the count of... more
sources: Innocent III, ‘Register’ 214:1003-6, no. 43 (RRH no. 785)
cite:
RRR:
Correspondence/envoy
Request
1493
year: 1201
initiator: Archiepiscopus Sisensis regis Armeniae cancellarius
recipient: Pope Innocent III
text: Oct. 1. Archiepiscopus Sisensis regis Armeniae cancellarius asks Pope Innocent III to grant him the ring, mitre and pallium, so that he can issue indulgences to those fighting in defence of Christianity.Oct. 1. Archiepiscopus Sisensis regis Armeniae cancellarius asks Pope Innocent III to grant him the ring, mitre and pallium, so that he can issue indulgences to those fighting in defence of Christianity.
sources: Innocent III, ‘Register’ 214:1012-13, no. 47
cite:
RRR:
Privilege/exemption
1494
year: 1201
initiator: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
recipient: Doge and citizens of Venice
text: Dec. 1-31. Leon, son of Stephen of the powerful family of Rupinids, dei gratia rex Armeniorum, makes a sealed grant to the doge and citizens of Venice, represented by Jacobus Badoarius, the son of the knight Johannes Badoarius, the emissary of the doge, who has a safe-conduct. He gives all Venetians freedom to go and return to his cities, ports and bridges with their merchandise, to buy and sell and export without paying dues [servitium, drictura, angaria et passagia], except when they are permanenly resident in the East and have come from other ports in the Levant, when they will pay as do all Christians, and except when they bring in silver and gold and mint besants or money, in which case they must pay the same dues [drictura] as do those in the territory of Acre. They will be safe if shipwrecked. They will be free to travel by land to any city, Christian or Muslim [Saraceni] with which Leon has a peace or truce agreement. The goods of those who are dying or die will be secure, but if intestate, the goods will be deposited with Johannes Sisensi archiepiscopus, regis Armenie cancellarius, and will be sent to the doge on his request. Disputes among Venetians will be settled by the Venetians themselves, although if they cannot be resolved, they will be treated in the presence of the archbishop. Disputes between a Venetian and a non-Venetian, including those leading to death, will be heard in the curia regalis. Leon makes an eleemosynary grant to the Venetians of a church and provisions for priests and clergy in Mamistra, together with a fundicum, in which they can store their merchandise, and a site for building a house. The charter was drawn up by dominus Johannes archiepiscopus Sisensis Armenie cancellarius.Dec. 1-31. Leon, son of Stephen of the powerful family of Rupinids, dei gratia rex Armeniorum, makes a sealed grant to the doge and citizens of Venice, represented by Jacobus Badoarius, the son of the knight Johannes Badoarius, the emissary of the doge, who has a safe-conduct. He gives all... more
initiator: Gaufridus de Donjon, master of the Hospital
recipient: Philippe de Pleisset, master of the Knights Templar
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
2nd institution: Templars
text: *1201. [271] At the initiative of frère Geoffroy de Donjon, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Philippe de Pleisset, master of the Knights Templar, and of the leading brothers in both Orders, the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar come to an agreement. The only public oven in Valanie will belong to the Templars, but the bishop and the Hospitallers can have ovens for their private use.*1201. [271] At the initiative of frère Geoffroy de Donjon, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Philippe de Pleisset, master of the Knights Templar, and of the leading brothers in both Orders, the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar come to an agreement. The... more
comments: [271] Given the irregularity of dating conventions in Antioch it is not possible to date this more accurately.
cite:
RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1496
year: 1201
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Bishop of Tiberias
text: (c. 1201). Pope Innocent III responds to queries from the bishop of Tiberias in relation to the marriages of non Christians who convert. Even if these have been within the forbidden degrees of consanguinity, they are to be regarded as licit and the children are legitimate. But multiple marriages and divorces are forbidden.(c. 1201). Pope Innocent III responds to queries from the bishop of Tiberias in relation to the marriages of non Christians who convert. Even if these have been within the forbidden degrees of consanguinity, they are to be regarded as licit and the children are legitimate. But multiple marriages... more
sources: Decretals 4.17.15 and 4.19.8, ‘Liber Extra’; cols. 717, 723-4
cite:
RRR:
Chronicle entry/narrative sources
1497
year: 1202
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem
text: Before 1202. [272] Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem writes and circulates a verse account of the loss and recovery of the city of Acre.Before 1202. [272] Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem writes and circulates a verse account of the loss and recovery of the city of Acre.
sources: Aymar Monachus, ‘Liber Tetrasticus, pp. 73-118
comments: [272] For the date, see Mayer, Das Itinerarium, p. 180.
cite:
RRR:
Confirmation/renewal of grants
1498
year: 1202
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Feb. 1. Anagni. Pope Innocent III confirms for Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus the privilege to the church of Nicosia granted by Pope Celestine III [Dec. 13 1198]. He takes the church of Nicosia under papal protection. He confirms its possessions, specifying: the place in Nicosia where the church is situated; the 2 casalia of Ornithia and Affendia, given by King Aimery of Cyprus; the tithes of Nicosia and of its properties throughout Cyprus; La Solie, La Thomassie, La Tremotosie, Le Quirt, La Quitrie, Cherim, Lapizon, Melias, Maratha, Syvorie, Cambyii, Xindas, the fief [feodum] of Briem, Asquia, Pigui and Prastroue. He confirms the establishment of the suffragan bishoprics of Paphos, Limassol and Famagusta. He grants the archbishop the pallium and lists the feasts and other occasions on which it can be worn. He refers to rights of procuration and the processional cross, but dwells on the archbishop’s obligations. He forbids the proprietary possession of graveyards and ecclesiastical benefices. He draws attention to rights of authorization of churches and oratories, and to the canonical election of the archbishop’s successors.Feb. 1. Anagni. Pope Innocent III confirms for Alanus Nicosiensis archiepiscopus the privilege to the church of Nicosia granted by Pope Celestine III [Dec. 13 1198]. He takes the church of Nicosia under papal protection. He confirms its possessions, specifying: the place in Nicosia where the church... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:131-5, no. b-16
cite:
RRR:
Grant
1499
year: 1202
initiator: Bohemond IV, prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Feb. 27. [273] Bohemond, prince d’Antioche et comte de Tripoli, the son of Prince Bohemond III, gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the albergue of 2 chevaliers, which was owed him for the casalia of Remesca and Bocombre. The casalia had belonged to Reynaud seigneur de Margat and his son Bertrand.*Feb. 27. [273] Bohemond, prince d’Antioche et comte de Tripoli, the son of Prince Bohemond III, gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the albergue of 2 chevaliers, which was owed him for the casalia of Remesca and Bocombre. The casalia had belonged to Reynaud seigneur de Margat and his son... more
comments: [273] Delaville Le Roulx placed this in 1203 on the basis of a dating to the second year of Bohemond’s principate.
cite:
RRR:
Lease
1500
year: 1202
initiator: Pierre de Mirmande grand commandeur of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem
recipient: Helène, the daughter of Hugues de Bussare [Buissarra]
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Mar. 4. Pierre de Mirmande grand commandeur of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem grants the casalia [châteaux] of Remesca and Bocombre to Helène, the daughter of Hugues de Bussare [Buissarra], for a rent of 300 besants as the alberga of 2 chevaliers.*Mar. 4. Pierre de Mirmande grand commandeur of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem grants the casalia [châteaux] of Remesca and Bocombre to Helène, the daughter of Hugues de Bussare [Buissarra], for a rent of 300 besants as the alberga of 2 chevaliers.
initiator: Plebanus dominus Botroni, together with his wife domina Cecilia
recipient: Pisans
text: Mar. 1-31. Plebanus dominus Botroni, together with his wife domina Cecilia, makes a sealed grant to the Pisans from Pisa. He frees them from the payment of all dues [diritura] on merchandise when they enter or leave Botronum by land or sea, except for the payment of 1 marzapanus that ought to be paid by every boat [lignum] carrying wheat for sale in the land of Botronum, and except for those Pisans who are resident in the land of Tripoli and those who are the homines of Plebanus in the land of Botronum. Witnesses: Bertrandus Dorel; Rainaldus de Valaria; Ugo Daguiler; Petrus de Cafarca; Petrus de Mornas; Boemundus.Mar. 1-31. Plebanus dominus Botroni, together with his wife domina Cecilia, makes a sealed grant to the Pisans from Pisa. He frees them from the payment of all dues [diritura] on merchandise when they enter or leave Botronum by land or sea, except for the payment of 1 marzapanus that ought to be... more
sources: Müller, Documenti, pp. 83-4, no. 53 (RRH no. 788)
cite:
Cite this entry
The form names the RRR number and, where the entry
records them, its original source details — as the project’s house style asks.
The access date updates itself.
MLA 9
Save to a reference manager
The Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East (SSCLE) isf gif
Please cite the RRR number of the entry you are using,
together with the original source details — e.g. RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.
Replace [number] below with the RRR number.
MLA 9
The Crusades Regesta, regesta.co.uk. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026. RRR no. [number]; original source details (e.g. RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke).
MHRA
The Crusades Regesta <https://regesta.co.uk/> [accessed 17 September 2026], RRR no. [number]; with original source details (RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.).
Harvard
The Crusades Regesta (2026) Available at: https://regesta.co.uk/ (Accessed: 17 September 2026). RRR no. [number]; original source details (RRH; Delaville le Roulx; Strehlke, etc.).