text: May 11. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to Petrus Vigerii (Vigier), canon Xanctonensis (Saintes), professor of civil law, relating that since, as he has learned, the addressee's devotion to study renders him worthy for a grace, and because of the pope's affection for the late Patriarch R[obert de Nantes] of Jerusalem, whose nephew he is known to have been, the pope responds to his requests by allowing him to receive and keep two ecclesiastical benefices even if they have care of souls and one of them is a dignity or office, the constitution of the General Council notwithstanding. May 11. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to Petrus Vigerii (Vigier), canon Xanctonensis (Saintes), professor of civil law, relating that since, as he has learned, the addressee's devotion to study renders him worthy for a grace, and because of the pope's affection for the late Patriarch R[obert de... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:242-43, no. 799
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RRR: 3077
year: 1255
text: May 14. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to the bishop and archdeacon of Acre (Acconenses), relating that Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) complained to him that the late King H[enry] of Cyprus had withheld some tithes and other ecclesiastical incomes from him, his church in Nicosia, and other churches of the diocese of Nicosia (Nicosiensis), and otherwise caused them serious damage and harm. The king left as executors of his will the noble men Guy of Ibelin (Guido de Ibellino), Philippus de Novaria, and Robertus de Monte Gisartio of the city and diocese of Nicosia (Nicosienses), but so far they have refused to calculate these tithes and incomes and to make satisfaction for them and the damages to the archbishop and the churches. Instead they maintain the frivolous excuse that the king calculated what he owed while he was alive. Although for some things the king made an insufficient calculation and for others he did none at all, he ordered his executors to make satisfaction for the rest of the damages caused on his account, even applying to this the goods that had come into the executors' own hands. Therefore the pope is sending a letter to these nobles ordering them, if it is so, to make a complete calculation of the tithes and incomes that were withheld and to make complete satisfaction for them and the damages to the archbishop and churches. The pope orders the addressees to force the nobles to carry this out. Otherwise, they shall first warn them and then use ecclesiastical censure, without appeal, various obstacles notwithstanding. May 14. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to the bishop and archdeacon of Acre (Acconenses), relating that Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) complained to him that the late King H[enry] of Cyprus had withheld some tithes and other ecclesiastical incomes from him, his church in Nicosia, and... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 252-53, no. 96; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, pp. 466-67, no. f-12
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RRR: 3078
year: 1255
text: May 14. Tripoli. B[ohemond VI] by the grace of God prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli appeals to King Henry III of England for his urgent assistance. He reminds Henry of the achievements of his uncle, King Richard I who strove to redeem the funiculus haereditatis Domini. He describes the desperate condition of the principality of Antioch, the invasions of the Turkomen (Turcumanii) and the destruction of lands and settlements (villae, casalia, manerii) and the wretched state of the city of Antioch itself. He is sending the nobilis vir Conradus de Duce, miles et fidelis principis and Gwarennus, the prince’s priest and chaplain, who will provide more information. May 14. Tripoli. B[ohemond VI] by the grace of God prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli appeals to King Henry III of England for his urgent assistance. He reminds Henry of the achievements of his uncle, King Richard I who strove to redeem the funiculus haereditatis Domini. He describes the... more
sources: ‘Annales monasterii Burtonensis’, pp. 369-71; RRH 1235
cite:
RRR: 3079
year: 1255
text: May 18. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that, since the senses of humans are prone to evil from adolescence and the flesh always pushes one toward sin, despite the splendour of their religious observance, because of human frailty it happens sometimes that clerics and laymen among them go to excess in cases whereby they incur sentences of excommunication and for clerics the mark of irregularity. Since having to obtain absolution and dispensation may provide an occasion for them to wander and for others to murmur, the pope answers their prayers by allowing their priors, who are priests, to give such absolution and dispensation to those of the Hospital who require it, whether the infractions were done before or after they joined the order, provided that fitting satisfaction is done for injury and loss – unless they are so difficult or serious that the perpetrators should be sent to the Apostolic See. Valid for one year after this letter is received. May 18. Naples. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that, since the senses of humans are prone to evil from adolescence and the flesh always pushes one toward sin, despite the splendour of their religious observance, because of human frailty it... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:152, no. 522
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RRR: 3080
year: 1255
text: *May 1 – 31. John (Jean) l’Aleman and Marguerite, his wife, lady of Caesarea, promises William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Châteauneuf), the master of the Hospital, preference over all those who may wish to buy a place called le moulin Rout located in the territory of Caesarea, should he or his heirs wish to sell. *May 1 – 31. John (Jean) l’Aleman and Marguerite, his wife, lady of Caesarea, promises William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Châteauneuf), the master of the Hospital, preference over all those who may wish to buy a place called le moulin Rout located in the territory of Caesarea, should he or his... more
text: *June 23. Acre. Order issued by the archbishop of Tyre to the bishop and treasurer of the church of Tripoli to place the Hospitallers in possession of the goods that the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor) has in the county of Tripoli. *June 23. Acre. Order issued by the archbishop of Tyre to the bishop and treasurer of the church of Tripoli to place the Hospitallers in possession of the goods that the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor) has in the county of Tripoli.
text: June 1 – 30. Acre. Egidius, archbishop of Tyre, announces that Thomas Cordarius in the presence of William of Chastel Neuf (Guillermus de Castronovo), the Hospitaller master, has sold the archbishop a house that he holds from the Order in the street of the English for an annual rent of 2 Saracen besants payable on the feast of St Martin in November for 400 besants so that he can build a hospital for the poor. Since Johannes Brisebacin, in the presence of the master, shall have sold another house situated in the same street which he held from the Hospitallers for a rent of 3 Saracen besants, payable on the same day, we wish that whoever holds these houses shall in future pay the same rent, totalling 5 besants, plus and addition 3 besants. Should the occupants wish to sell, the Hospitallers have a right to pre-emption. The houses can be sold to anyone except that they are not to be sold to men of religion, clerics, knights, servants or the men of any of the communes. If the houses are damaged by earthquake, fire, water or in any other manner, the Hospitallers are not obliged to remit the rent. The houses are adjacent and are bounded on the east by the common road, on the west by the sea, on the south next to the house of Joannes Brisebacin is the house of the late Paumerius and to the north of the house of Thomas Cordarius is a certain house belonging to the Hospitallers. The archbishop seals this document with his lead seal. June 1 – 30. Acre. Egidius, archbishop of Tyre, announces that Thomas Cordarius in the presence of William of Chastel Neuf (Guillermus de Castronovo), the Hospitaller master, has sold the archbishop a house that he holds from the Order in the street of the English for an annual rent of 2 Saracen... more
text: June 1 – 30. John l’Aleman (Johan Laleman), lord of Caesarea, and Marguerite his wife, lady of Caesarea, become confreres of the Hospitallers, promising to protect and support the master, William of Chastel Neuf (Guillelme de Chastel Neuf) and his successors, the brothers of the house and all its properties and rights. In event of a dispute, they will submit to arbitration. Sealed with the lord’s seal and guaranteed by the homes: Guillelme de Pinquigni, Symon de Treies, Amauri de S. Bertin, Gautier de Chastillon, Eues Charles. June 1 – 30. John l’Aleman (Johan Laleman), lord of Caesarea, and Marguerite his wife, lady of Caesarea, become confreres of the Hospitallers, promising to protect and support the master, William of Chastel Neuf (Guillelme de Chastel Neuf) and his successors, the brothers of the house and all its... more
text: *June 1 – 30. Act sealed by Archbishop Gilles of Tyre whereby, on the order of Pope Alexander IV, the Hospitallers are put in possession of the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor). *June 1 – 30. Act sealed by Archbishop Gilles of Tyre whereby, on the order of Pope Alexander IV, the Hospitallers are put in possession of the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor).
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:784, no. 2739
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RRR: 3085
year: 1255
text: *June 1 – 30. Certification of the taking of possession by the Hospitallers of the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor) by Pierre Fassatelli, notary, who had accompanied Archbishop Gilles of Tyre. *June 1 – 30. Certification of the taking of possession by the Hospitallers of the monastery of Mount Tabor (Monthabor) by Pierre Fassatelli, notary, who had accompanied Archbishop Gilles of Tyre.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:784. no. 2740
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