text: Sept. 26. Genoa. Before the house of Jacharia de Castro. Simon Bufferius major confirms that he received from Simon Bufferius junior 15 librae and 15 solidi Januenses, in payment of the eighth [of revenue], which Simon junior neglected to receive and collect on his behalf from the court of the kingdom of Jerusalem [curia regis Syriae], in place of the fief [feudum] he ought to have been given by the said court. For the 15 librae and 15 solidi, Symon major promises to give Simo, junior, either personally or through a representative, 3 Saracen besants [saracinales de Syria] for every libra within the next 2 months, from the profits for the commune of Genoa [pro dacitis et avariis de communi Januae], after the ship [navis] called St Lucas reaches the Levant [ultra mare].Sept. 26. Genoa. Before the house of Jacharia de Castro. Simon Bufferius major confirms that he received from Simon Bufferius junior 15 librae and 15 solidi Januenses, in payment of the eighth [of revenue], which Simon junior neglected to receive and collect on his behalf from the court of the... more
sources: Genoa. Notarial Archive of Raimundus Medicus, fol. 101. Text provided to Röhricht by Cornelio Desimoni (RRH no. 865)
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Pledge
Exchange
1692
year: 1213
initiator: Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Iuliana domina Cesaree
text: Oct. 18. Acre. Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Juliana domina Cesaree, compelled by poverty, pledge [in a vifgage] 3 casalia, Cafarlet, Samarita and casale Bubalorum with their rustici, but excepting demesne lands [exceptis carrucis propriis et corveis] and the labour services [angarii] of the rustici, in return for a loan of 1000 Saracen besants. Witnesses: dominus P. archiepiscopus Cesariensis; dominus Garnerius Alemannus; dominus Rohardus de Caypha; together with Conselath; Joannes Charle; Fulco.Oct. 18. Acre. Ademarus dominus Cesaree and his wife Juliana domina Cesaree, compelled by poverty, pledge [in a vifgage] 3 casalia, Cafarlet, Samarita and casale Bubalorum with their rustici, but excepting demesne lands [exceptis carrucis propriis et corveis] and the labour services [angarii] of... more
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem and the archbishop of Tyre
text: Dec. 15. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has heard from Countess Blanche of Champagne and her son Thibaut that Erardus de Brena has travelled to the Holy Land to marry one of the daughters of Henricus comes Campaniae against the laws of consanguinity. The pope orders the patriarch of Jerusalem and the archbishop of Tyre to prevent the marriage.Dec. 15. Lateran. Pope Innocent III has heard from Countess Blanche of Champagne and her son Thibaut that Erardus de Brena has travelled to the Holy Land to marry one of the daughters of Henricus comes Campaniae against the laws of consanguinity. The pope orders the patriarch of Jerusalem and the... more
sources: Innocent III, ‘Register’ 216:941, no. 150
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1694
year: 1214
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
institution: Saint Laurence in Acre
text: Jan. 11. Pope Innocent III has heard that the bishop of Acre and his chapter are refusing to give the Genoese church of St Laurence in Acre the oil of chrism it should rightly receive. He orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to ensure that the bishop of Acre issues the chrism.Jan. 11. Pope Innocent III has heard that the bishop of Acre and his chapter are refusing to give the Genoese church of St Laurence in Acre the oil of chrism it should rightly receive. He orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to ensure that the bishop of Acre issues the chrism.
sources: Ughelli, Italia sacra 4:882-3 (RRH no. 599)
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Correspondence/envoy
1695
year: 1214
initiator: Louis, the eldest son of King Philip of France
recipient: John of Brienne
text: Mar. 1-31. Compiègne. Louis, the eldest son of King Philip of France, reminds King John of Jerusalem that in French law no one under the age of 21 can plead in court. He states on behalf of his father that if the daughters of comes Henricus [Henry of Champagne] wish to bring the countess of Troyes and Thibaut her son to court over the patrimonial lands, he will not hear any case until Thibaut is 21 years old, especially as he has evidence that Henricus left the land to Thibaut on his departure for Jerusalem; He also informs John of his desire that Erardus de Rameruco be forbidden to marry the daughter of comes Henricus. [298]Mar. 1-31. Compiègne. Louis, the eldest son of King Philip of France, reminds King John of Jerusalem that in French law no one under the age of 21 can plead in court. He states on behalf of his father that if the daughters of comes Henricus [Henry of Champagne] wish to bring the countess of Troyes... more
sources: Innocent III, ‘Register’ 216:975-6
comments: [298] On 11 December 1213 Innocent had assured Countess Blanche of Champagne and her son Thibaut that he would confirm the judgement of Cardinal Robert of Courçon that Comes Henricus had ensured that his land would pass to his brother Thibaut should he not return from the Holy Land and that his marriage to the queen of Jerusalem had been illegitimate, as had been her previous marriage to Conradus marchio Montisferrati, who had removed her from her legitimate husband Unfredus de Toron. Innocent III, ‘Register’ 216:942, no. 151.
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Permission/licence/authorization
1696
year: 1214
initiator: Iohannes ecclesie Montis Thabor abbas
recipient: Michel de Porta
institution: Mount Tabor
text: *Apr. 3. The abbé du Monthabor allows Michel de Porta to construct an arch [arc] and beams in his house adjoining the wall of the church of St James, the abbey’s dependency, on condition that the possessors of the house pay a rent of 2 gold besants to the abbey of Mt Tabor and the church of St James.*Apr. 3. The abbé du Monthabor allows Michel de Porta to construct an arch [arc] and beams in his house adjoining the wall of the church of St James, the abbey’s dependency, on condition that the possessors of the house pay a rent of 2 gold besants to the abbey of Mt Tabor and the church of St... more
recipient: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital of St John
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 23. Tarsus. Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed pledge [in a vifgage] of all the terra Giguerii for 2 years to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for a loan of 20000 Saracen besants of Acre weight to help meet his expenses entailed at the marriage of his daughter to the king of Jerusalem. He lists the dependencies of the terra Giguerii as Abbaessa, Agnyas, Nigrinum, Lacrat, Iugmarzeban, Gardessiam, Iucuteman, Iugmelic, Keniz and the port of Calamella. He grants tablagium and all commercial rights. If the debt is not paid within the term, the Order can hold the land until it is settled. Guarantors: Rupinus princeps Antiochenus, nepos et heres regis; Hostius de Tiberiade; Adam de Gastun; Constantius comestabulus; Vaaram marescalcus; Aschivardus baro, filius domini Gervasii senescalci Antiochie. Witnesses: Senescale p(ro)ximos Armenie; Leuonius de Biulum; Jozulinus frater marescalci; Valletus miles; Willelmus de Insula; Rogerius quondam comestabulus; Willelmus de Turre; Thomas Viellebrun; of the brothers of the Hospital of St John, frater Isembardus; frater Helias de Turre; frater Faraldus de Barras castellanus Selephii; frater Bermundus de Luzenzone; frater Petrus Ares; frater Albertus preceptor Antiochie; frater Johannes presbiter; frater Willelmus de Santeble; frater Humbertus le Blunde; frater Raimundus de Stella; frater Ugo de Momolena; frater Willelmus scriptor domini magistri capellanus. The charter was written by magister Bovo latinus cancellarius domini regis.Apr. 23. Tarsus. Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed pledge [in a vifgage] of all the terra Giguerii for 2 years to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in return for a loan of 20000 Saracen... more
recipient: Garinus de Monte Acuto, master of the Hospital of St John
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 23. Tarsus. With the agreement of his nephew and heir, Raymond Rupen prince of Antioch, Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He gives them a casale called Vanerium situated in the territory of Melon with its casalia, guastini, port and other dependencies and rights, just as held by his baro Vassilius. He withholds 2 fisheries [piscationes], Corvim and Saabras, which he had given to someone else. This grant is in return for the sum of 10000 Saracen besants given by the magister and brothers to relieve Leon’s expenses at the marriage of his daughter to the king of Jerusalem. Witnesses: Hostius de Tiberiade; Adam de Gastum; Constantius comestabulus; Aschivardus baro; Vaaram marescalcus; Jozulinus frater ejus; Levonus de Biulum; of the brothers of the Hospital of St John, frater Isembardus; frater Faraldus de Baras castellanus Selephii; frater Bermundus de Luzenzone; frater Petrus Arez; frater Albertus preceptor Antiochie; frater Willelmus cappellanus domini magistri; frater Raimundus de Stella; frater Hugo de Momolena. The charter was written by magister Bovo latinus cancellarius regis.Apr. 23. Tarsus. With the agreement of his nephew and heir, Raymond Rupen prince of Antioch, Leon, Dei gratia rex Armenie, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Garinus de Monte Acuto magister sancte domus Hospitalis Iherosolimitani and the brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He... more
initiator: Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem Gualterus episcopus Acconensis and Andreas vicecomes Venetorum
recipient: Brocardus and other hermits [the Carmelites]
institution: Carmelites
text: Jun. 13 1204 - 1214. Acre. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem confirms a Rule for Brocardus and other hermits [the Carmelites], living subject to him next to the spring [fons] on Mt Carmel. [299]Jun. 13 1204 - 1214. Acre. Patriarch Albert of Jerusalem confirms a Rule for Brocardus and other hermits [the Carmelites], living subject to him next to the spring [fons] on Mt Carmel. [299]
sources: Claverie, Honorius, pp. 446-51, no. 125 (RRH no. 489)
comments: [299] See Jotischky, The Perfection of Solitude, pp. 124-5.
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Sale
1700
year: 1214
initiator: Iohannes ecclesie Montis Thabor abbas
recipient: Belvays/Beleaijs scriptor, a confrater of the abbey
institution: Mount Tabor
text: Aug. 23. With the consent of his chapter, Iohannes ecclesie Montis Thabor abbas sells under seal to Belvays/Beleaijs scriptor, a confrater of the abbey, a petia of land next to his house in Acre to develop as he pleases. The land is on the southern side of the house. It adjoins on the east a house that had belonged to Paganus de Cayphas and on the west a house that belonged to Gaufridus Tortus. It is sold for 20 Saracen besants and a rent of 2 Saracen besants, payable to the abbey each year on the Feast of the Transfiguration. Witnesses: frater Gandulfus monachus; frater Fulco; frater Rozerius/Rogerius; magister Balduinus regius clericus.Aug. 23. With the consent of his chapter, Iohannes ecclesie Montis Thabor abbas sells under seal to Belvays/Beleaijs scriptor, a confrater of the abbey, a petia of land next to his house in Acre to develop as he pleases. The land is on the southern side of the house. It adjoins on the east a house... more
sources: Prutz, ‘Eilf Deutschordens-Urkunden’, p. 387, no. 2; also ed. [by Joseph de Zahn] in ‘Quatre pièces relatives à l’ordre Teutonique’, p. 165, no. 1 (RRH no. 871)
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