RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1256
year: 1188
initiator: Corradus, son of the marquess of Montferrat
recipient: King Bela III of Hungary
text: Jan. 1-31. Tyre. C[onradus] montis Ferrarię marchio, together with the magnus pręceptor templi, the pręceptor hospitalis, Vgo Tiberiadis quondam dominus, frater eius A. and others defending Tyre, appeals to King Bela III of Hungary for speedy assistance. He narrates how Saladin was victorious in July, carrying the relic of the True Cross to Damascus and seizing Jerusalem and all the land. Only Tyre resists. Saladin invested Tyre with siege engines of all kinds by land and sea from the Feast of All Saints to the Feast of the Circumcision. On the Feast of St Silvester Conradus himself defeated the Muslim fleet and captured the admirals Bederdinus, Caydus and Adelmensis, together with galleys, so that the Christians now have 15. The Christians also still hold Craccus, Mons Regalis, Belveder, Saffeta and Belfort.
Jan. 1-31. Tyre. C[onradus] montis Ferrarię marchio, together with the magnus pręceptor templi, the pręceptor hospitalis, Vgo Tiberiadis quondam dominus, frater eius A. and others defending Tyre, appeals to King Bela III of Hungary for speedy assistance. He narrates how Saladin was victorious in... more
sources: Chroust, Tageno, pp. 199-201 (RRH no. 670)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1257
year: 1188
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem
recipient: Emperor Frederick I
text: †Jul. 4 1187 - Mar. 27 1188. [222] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem writes to the western emperor Frederick I. He describes the destruction of cities and towns in the Holy Land and he encourages the emperor to come to its assistance.
†Jul. 4 1187 - Mar. 27 1188. [222] Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem writes to the western emperor Frederick I. He describes the destruction of cities and towns in the Holy Land and he encourages the emperor to come to its assistance.
sources: Kegel, pp. 129-30, no. 76 (RRH no. 646)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1262
year: 1188
initiator: Hermengaudus, provisor of the Hospital
recipient: Sisters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem at Sigena
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 6. Hermengaudus, Domini patientia Christi pauperum servus et fratrum sancti Hospitalis Jerusalem provisor humilis, responding to a request from Queen Sancia of Aragon, confirms under seal a Rule for the sisters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem at Sigena. Witnesses: Borrellus preceptor Jerusalem; frater Archimbaudus preceptor Italie; frater Arlabaudus prior Alamanie; frater Martinus prepositus; frater Lambertus marescalcus; frater Jofridus de Andavilla.
Oct. 6. Hermengaudus, Domini patientia Christi pauperum servus et fratrum sancti Hospitalis Jerusalem provisor humilis, responding to a request from Queen Sancia of Aragon, confirms under seal a Rule for the sisters of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem at Sigena. Witnesses: Borrellus preceptor... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:547, no. 860 (RRH no. 677)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1313
year: 1191
initiator: King Richard I of England
recipient: Abbot of Clairvaux
text: Oct. 1. Jaffa. Writing to the abbot of Clairvaux, King Richard I of England describes events after Acre fell to him and to the king of France. When negotiations with Saladin for the return of the relic of the True Cross and 1500 Christian prisoners broke down, Richard had 2600 Muslim [Sarraceni] prisoners killed, preserving only a few of the more noble as hostages. After the king of France left and Acre was restored, he prepared to march to Jaffa, accompanied by the dux Burgundiae with the French [Francigeni], comes Henricus and many counts, barons and people. The Christians marched with diffficulty to Caesarea, where they rested, before proceeding to Jaffa. Saladin attacked near the castle of Assur and was put to flight. The Christians sustained few losses, other than that of Jacobus de Avennis. Jaffa was reached and refortified, but Richard found Ascalon destroyed and much of the land ravaged. He intends to to stay in the Holy Land until after Easter, although he has exhausted his resources. The dux Burgundiae with the French and comes Henricus will remain. Richard appeals to the abbot of Clairvaux to encourage the recruitment of more settlers and crusaders.
Oct. 1. Jaffa. Writing to the abbot of Clairvaux, King Richard I of England describes events after Acre fell to him and to the king of France. When negotiations with Saladin for the return of the relic of the True Cross and 1500 Christian prisoners broke down, Richard had 2600 Muslim [Sarraceni]... more
sources: Roger of Howden, Chronica 3:130-3
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1372
year: 1196
initiator: Gaufridus de Donjon, master of the Hospital
recipient: King Sancho VII of Navarre
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Apr. 1-30. Frater Gaufridus domus Hospitalis [Iherusalem] humilis magister et Christi pauperum servus writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre. He calls for assistance, dwelling on the danger facing the Latin East, the appeals from his brothers in captivity and the absence of enough defenders. He reports that Sefedinus [al-‘Adil], ruler of Old Cairo [Babilon] and Damascus, has raided the county of Tripoli and is expected in Palestine any day. He has made his son [al-Muazzam ‘Isa], lord of Jerusalem. He adds that the Nile has flooded disastrously and that Egypt is suffering extreme famine.
Apr. 1-30. Frater Gaufridus domus Hospitalis [Iherusalem] humilis magister et Christi pauperum servus writes to King Sancho VII of Navarre. He calls for assistance, dwelling on the danger facing the Latin East, the appeals from his brothers in captivity and the absence of enough defenders. He... more
sources: Garcia Larragueta, El Gran Priorado 2:89-90, no. 87 (RRH no. 728)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1382
year: 1197
initiator: Pope Celestine III
recipient: Chapter of the cathedral of Nicosia
text: Jan. 2. Lateran. Referring to his reform of the church of Cyprus, the election of A[lanus] cancellarius regis to the archbishopric of Nicosia and of magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric of Paphos, and their consecration by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem and Acre, Pope Celestine III informs the chapter of the cathedral of Nicosia that he has sent the pallium, requested by the chapter, through the bishop of Paphos and Leonardus and Radulphus, canonici Nicosienses. He encourages the chapter to be obedient to the archbishop.
Jan. 2. Lateran. Referring to his reform of the church of Cyprus, the election of A[lanus] cancellarius regis to the archbishopric of Nicosia and of magister B. archidiaconus Laudicensis to the bishopric of Paphos, and their consecration by the archbishop of Nazareth and the bishops of Bethlehem... more
sources: Schabel, Bullarium 1:104-5, no. a-4
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1417
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Aimery of Cyprus
text: Dec. 2. Lateran. At the request of King Aimery of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III takes him and his kingdom under papal protection.
Dec. 2. Lateran. At the request of King Aimery of Jerusalem, Pope Innocent III takes him and his kingdom under papal protection.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:660-1, no. 437; Schabel, Bullarium 1:114-15, no. b-3
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1419
year: 1198
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: Bishop of Acre
text: Dec. 2. Lateran. At the request of the bishop of Acre, Pope Innocent III formally forbids an increase in the number of canons of his church.
Dec. 2. Lateran. At the request of the bishop of Acre, Pope Innocent III formally forbids an increase in the number of canons of his church.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 1:663-4, no. 440
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1425
year: 1198
initiator: Patriarch Aymar Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre
recipient: All the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with him to Poland. A canon went back with him. With the agreement of the dukes, the canons of the Holy Sepulchre were given many properties and liberties, which are listed. They appeal for more alms-giving.
Dec. 25 1197 - Dec. 24 1198. Patriarch [Aymar] Monachus of Jerusalem and the chapter of the Holy Sepuchre write to all the faithful, clergy and laity, in the duchy of Poland. They recount how the late dominus Iaczo visited the church of the Holy Sepulchre and asked that canons should return with... more
sources: Nakielski, Miechovia, pp. 83-6 [260] (RRH no. 749)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1458
year: 1199
initiator: Pope Innocent III
recipient: King Leon I of Cilician Armenia
text: Dec. 17. At the request of King Leon I of Cilician Armenia, transmitted by the miles Robertus de Margat, Pope Innocent sends the vexillum beati Petri, which will be brought to the king by Robertus.
Dec. 17. At the request of King Leon I of Cilician Armenia, transmitted by the miles Robertus de Margat, Pope Innocent sends the vexillum beati Petri, which will be brought to the king by Robertus.
sources: Innocent III, Die Register 2:469-70, no. 245