RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
658
year: 1160
initiator: Baldwin III
recipient: Amalricus comes Ascalonis
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: *Aug. 12 1153 - Nov. 29 1160. King Baldwin III confirms an exchange [made by his brother Count Amalric of Ascalon] with the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, in which after the capture of Ascalon the canons were given a mahumeria there, called by the Sarraceni Cathara and by the Latins ‘Green’.
*Aug. 12 1153 - Nov. 29 1160. King Baldwin III confirms an exchange [made by his brother Count Amalric of Ascalon] with the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, in which after the capture of Ascalon the canons were given a mahumeria there, called by the Sarraceni Cathara and by the Latins ‘... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:474-5, no. 259
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
660
year: 1160
initiator: Amalricus comes Ascalonis
recipient: Canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Nov. 30. Jaffa. Amalricus comes Ascalonis, with the consent of his brother King Baldwin and the agreement of his mother Queen Melisende, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to his confratres the canons of the Holy Sepulchre in return for their contribution to the expense of capturing Ascalon. He gives the Holy Sepulchre a casale called Geladia/Geliadia with 16 carrucatę terrę, marked out by his homines, and a house in Ascalon. With the agreement of Patriarch Amalric, he also gives 2 carrucatę terrę in the casale called Baineolbederan in exchange for the mahumeria called by the Sarraceni Cathara and the Latins ‘Green’, which had been given to the Holy Sepulchre after the capture of Ascalon. He confirms the alms-gift to his confratres the canons of 4 carrucatę terrę over [super] the river before Jaffa, a garden before Jaffa, a vineyard next to it and another vineyard, together with whatever the canons hold legitimately in the territories of Ascalon and Jaffa. Witnesses: Gunterius prior Montis Syon; Aimericus prior Montis Oliveti; Rainerus cancellarius; Radulfus archidiaconus Iherusalem; Symon de Osdenc/Hosdenc; Iocelinus de Samusac; Bertrandus marescalcus; Rohardus de Ioppe; frater eius Barisanus; Rainaldus de Ioppe; Gerbertus; Albertus; Lambertus; Pylatus; Guillelmus Rufus; Gillebertus castellanus. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus cancellarius.
Nov. 30. Jaffa. Amalricus comes Ascalonis, with the consent of his brother King Baldwin and the agreement of his mother Queen Melisende, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to his confratres the canons of the Holy Sepulchre in return for their contribution to the expense of capturing Ascalon. He... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:385, 477, nos. 203, 261; 2:530-2, no. 305 (RRH no. 356)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
672
year: 1161
initiator: Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus
recipient: Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1160 - Aug. 31 1161. In the presence of Patriarch Amalric, Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus, together with his chapter, makes an eleemosynary grant, giving dominus Nicholaus Sancti Sepulcri prior and the convent of the Holy Sepulchre the entire tithe of a casale called Derina, which the canons possess. Any appurtenance of the casale which the canons acquire will be freed from the tithe. Petrus also gives the tithe of an enclosed viridarium between the wall and forewall of Tyre [inter murum et ejus antemurale], with a berquilium. He confirms their possession of the church of St Mary, which was the first cathedral of Tyre, saving the dignity of the mother church. Witnesses: A[malricus] patriarcha; dominus Amicus Sancti Sepulcri prepositus; dominus Gottifridus thesaurarius; dominus Rainaldus canonicus Tyrensis; magister Girardus canonicus Tyrensis; dominus Willelmus canonicus Tyrensis.
Dec. 25 1160 - Aug. 31 1161. In the presence of Patriarch Amalric, Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus, together with his chapter, makes an eleemosynary grant, giving dominus Nicholaus Sancti Sepulcri prior and the convent of the Holy Sepulchre the entire tithe of a casale called Derina, which the... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 147-8, no. 56 (RRH no. 370)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
674
year: 1161
initiator: Baldwin III
recipient: Iohannes Gothmannus and his son Ancherius
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Nov. 21. Acre. At the request of Iohannes Gothmannus and of his son Ancherius and out of fraternal love for the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Baldwin, per gratiam dei in sancta Iherusalem Latinorum rex quartus, confirms under seal the sale to the canons of the Holy Sepulchre of the casalia of Bathaatep/Bethahatap, Derhassen, Derxerip, Culi and Uastinam Leonis for 1400 besants by Iohannes Gothmannus, with the agreement of his wife Amandala, his son Ancherius, Stephania the wife of Ancherius, and Helisabeth, the daughter of Iohannes and wife of Hugo dominus Cesariensis. The Holy Sepulchre will hold the casalia free of all servicium and dominium. Witnesses: Amalricus comes Ascalonitanus; Humfredus de Torono constabularius; Philippus Neapolitanus; Hugo de Ybelino; Hugo Cesariensis; Balduinus de Insula; Galterius de Sancto Audemaro castellanus et Tyberiadensis domnus; Guormundus Tyberiadensis; Clarembaldus vicecomes Acconensis; Guillelmus de Hursa; Guido de Maneriis. The charter was written by Stephanus, acting on behalf of Radulfus Bethleemite episcopus regisque cancellarius.
Nov. 21. Acre. At the request of Iohannes Gothmannus and of his son Ancherius and out of fraternal love for the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, Baldwin, per gratiam dei in sancta Iherusalem Latinorum rex quartus, confirms under seal the sale to the canons of the Holy Sepulchre of the casalia of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:486-9, no. 264; 2:533, no. 307 (RRH no. 368)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
700
year: 1163
initiator: Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus
recipient: Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1162 - Mar. 1 1163 Tyre. Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus, together with his chapter, confirms his eleemosynary grant to domnus Nicholaus, prior, and the convent of the Holy Sepulchre. This consisted of the entire tithe of a casale called Derina, which the canons possessed. Any dependency of the casale which the canons acquire would be freed from the tithe. Petrus also gave the tithe of an enclosed viridarium between the wall and forewall of Tyre [inter murum et ejus antemurale], with a berquilium. He now adds his grant of the tithe taken on 4 carruce terre, next to the casale of Derina, which had been given to the Holy Sepulchre by King Baldwin II. Witnesses: domnus Mainardus Beritensis episcopus; domnus Gualterius Tyrensis decanus; domnus Willelmus Tyrensis archidiaconus; domnus Aimo Tyrensis cantor; domnus Rainaldus Tyrensis thesaurarius; domnus Matheus canonicus; domnus Odo canonicus; domnus Philippus canonicus; domnus W. canonicus; domnus Girardus canonicus. The charter was drawn by by Albertus Tyrensis ecclesie cancellarius.
Dec. 25 1162 - Mar. 1 1163 Tyre. Petrus Tyrensis archiepiscopus, together with his chapter, confirms his eleemosynary grant to domnus Nicholaus, prior, and the convent of the Holy Sepulchre. This consisted of the entire tithe of a casale called Derina, which the canons possessed. Any dependency of... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 258-9, no. 132 (RRH no. 385)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
710
year: 1163
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Oct 6. Sens. Pope Alexander III renews for Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre the papal protection granted them by his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II and Eugenius III and he confirms their possessions, referring specifically to confirmations by the patriarchs of Jerusalem of the grants of half of all oblations to the Holy Sepulchre; oblations to the relic of the True Cross, except on Good Friday and when the patriarch has need of them; the tithes of the city of Jerusalem and lands around, except for those from the funda; and the church of St Peter in Jaffa. He confirms the possessions and rights of the canons of the Holy Sepulchre in the Iberian peninsula [Yspania]. He exempts them from the payment of tithes on noval lands, cultivated by themselves or at their expense, and on animal fodder. He forbids the transfer of brothers from the community without the licence of prior and chapter.
Oct 6. Sens. Pope Alexander III renews for Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre the papal protection granted them by his predecessors Popes Honorius II, Innocent II, Celestine II, Lucius II and Eugenius III and he confirms their possessions, referring specifically to confirmations... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 234-6, no. 87
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
733
year: 1164
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jul. 16. Ascalon. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, confirming the gifts of Duke Godfrey and Kings Baldwin I, Baldwin II, Fulk and Baldwin III. Godfrey dux gave 21 casalia: Ainquine, Armotie, Keffrecá, Kefredil, Bubin - these two with the gastina of Bethchamzir being given by the canons to the Knights Templar [militia Templi] in return for the remission of the rent of 150 besants they had paid for the defence of the land - Hubim, Haram, Kalendrie, Bentiligel, Birra - now called Mahomeria Maior - Subahiét, Ataraberét, Vrniét, Zenún, Lemûle, Beutelamus, Aineseins - now called Ual de Curs - Barmita, Beitiumen, Beitfoteire and Betsuric, in the territory of which the villa called Parua Mahomeria has been founded. Godfrey also gave all the ovens in Jerusalem, except for 1 belonging to the Hospital of St John and 1 belonging to St Mary of the Latins. King Baldwin I gave villani and their families at Sanctus Lazarus [Bethany] and the 4 casalia above Sanctus Lazarus of Benehatie, Benehabeth, Ragabam and Roma; 1000 modii of wheat each year in the territory of Nablus, in return for which King Baldwin II gave a casale in the territory of Nablus called Cafarmelich. With the agreement of Queen Melisende and King Baldwin III, King Fulk gave the casale of Thecua in exchange for Sanctus Lazarus in Bethania and the aforesaid 4 casalia. The canons of the Holy Sepulchre exchanged the 2 casalia, called Capharmalich and Ainquiná, for 2 of the casalia of Iohannes Patricius, called Megina and Mezera. King Amalric confirms the possession by the Holy Sepulchre of half of that property given by King Baldwin I in an exchange relating to the bishopric of Bethlehem. King Baldwin II also gave a casale called Derina, situated in the territory of Tyre close to the great spring [fons] that feeds the aqueduct. The territory of the casale, situated on the hillside, comprises 4 carrucatae [quantum terrę quatuor paria boum de anno in annum excolere possunt]. King Baldwin II gave a garden situated between the wall and forewall of the city beside the sea. He confirmed the gift of half of the casale of Fieisse, now called Casale Sancti Sepulchri, by Eustachius Granerius, and all the land that Galterius, the son of Eustachius gave around the same casale, beyond the river as far as the designated boundaries that are recognized today. King Amalric confirms the church and the possessions in Acre given by Lambertus Als and his wife Agnes and conceded by King Fulk together with the casale of Mimas with 2 carrucate terrę plenarie; the garden owned by Mainardus de Portu, which his son Raimundus gave on becoming a brother [confrater] of the Holy Sepulchre; the gift of Guillelmus de Buris of 2 casalia called Gebúl and Helcár with their lands and the use of their fisheries [piscariae] for 8 days each year, the angaria [of his own fisherman] for one day a year and the use of a boat [navis] in the way specified by Guilelmus de Buris; houses, within the walls of the city of Jerusalem, occupied by Bernardus canonicus, Eurardus canonicus, alterius Eurardus canonicus, Mainardus, Garsio, Galterius Tronaior, Bernardus Bursarius, Herluinus, Mabilia, Rogerius de Sancto Lazaro, the statio of Guillelmus Bastardus, together with the share that the same Guillelmus had in the tables of the money changers [in mensis nummulariorum], and the house of Martinus Carauana; the land situated within the walls [septa] of Jerusalem with permission to build houses and stationes - a privilege otherwise enjoyed only by the king - and the right to settle in them money changers, merchants and artisans of all kinds [cambiatores sive mercatores sive cuiuscumque operis aut artificii actores]. Among other confirmations, there were 3 casalia called Capharuth, Gith and Porphiria, which Rogerius Liddensis episcopus gave out of the possessions of [the church of ] Sanctus Georgius [Lydda], and a fourth casale called Kefrescilta, which, together with half the tithes of harvests and a remission of all other tithes relating to the aforesaid casalia, were given by Rogerius [Liddensis episcopus] in exchange for the recognition of his right to the tithes of Castellum Arnaldi and of a casale of the Hospital of St John called Bulbul; the resolution of the disputes between King Baldwin III and the canons over Suriani and between Queen Melisende and the canons over the boundaries of Bethsuri; the casalia of Bethél, Odemamel, Dehyrsabeth, Corteis, Deirmusim and Huetdebes with their villani, which the canons bought from Hugo de Hybelino; the casale of Geladia which Amalric himself had given in recompense for the expenses and activity [pro expensa et missione] of the canons with respect to the capture of Ascalon; the casale of Bettatap, which the canons bought from Iohannes Gomannus and his son Ancherius; 2 casalia called Cafaruth and Uetus Bethor and the gastina of Derfres, given in alms by Queen Melisende to the abbot of monks of St Sabas, which the canons of the Holy Sepulchre bought from St Sabas; the land within and outside the city of Uetus Caypha given by Vivianus dominus Cayphe, with the assent of his son Paganus; the land given by 2 brothers, the milites Rogerius and Iohannes, next to the river of Haifa [flumen Cayphe]. King Amalric confirms Patriarch Arnulf’s concession of half of the oblations of the faithful to the Holy Sepulchre; two-thirds of candle money; all oblations to the relic of the True Cross, which was in the canons’ custody, on all days except Good Friday and those occasions when the patriarch needs to carry the relic with him; the tithes of the whole of the city of Jerusalem and its environs, except for those from funda; the church of St Peter in Jaffa, conceded by the patriarch to the canons, and the church of Quarantene. Witnesses: Iohannes Paneadensis episcopus; Ricardus Andriensis episcopus; Radulphus prior Sebastenus; Galterius princeps Galilee; Humfredus de Torono constabularius; filius eius Humfredus; Girardus Sydoniensis; Philippus Neapolitanus; Hugo Cesariensis domnus; Guido Francigena senescalcus; Fulco Tyberiadensis; Gormundus Tyberiadensis; Henricus Bubalus; Odo de Sancto Amando pincerna; Guillelmus marescalcus; Rohardus Neapolitanus; Balduinus vicecomes Neapolitanus; Anselmus de Brie; Rohardus Ioppensis; Paganus de Uoh; Iocelinus Pesellus; Ottho de Risberge. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus Bethlehemite episcopus regisque cancellarius.
Jul. 16. Ascalon. Amalric, per gratiam dei in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, confirming the gifts of Duke Godfrey and Kings Baldwin I, Baldwin II, Fulk and Baldwin III. Godfrey dux gave 21 casalia: Ainquine,... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:536-41, no. 310 (RRH no. 400)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
719
year: 1164
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Nicholaus prior of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Jan 3. Sens. Pope Alexander III confirms for Nicholaus prior dominici Sepulcri and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre the protection granted by his predecessors Popes Calixtus II, Honorius II, Innocent II and Eugenius III. He confirms the grants made by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin I, Patriarch Arnulf and their successors, specifying the following: in the bishopric of Bethlehem the casale of Thecua, given by King Fulk; the villa of Mahumeria with its church; in the diocese of Caesarea castrum Feniculi; in the city of Jaffa the church of St Peter; the castle [castrum] of Gith; in the city of Tyre the church of Sancta Maria antiqua sedes; in the diocese of Tyre the casale of Sancta Erina; in the diocese of Tripoli the church of the Holy Sepulchre on Mont Pèlerin, the church of Sanctus Georgius in Montanis and the villa called Biuora, given in exchange for Megina; together with properties in southern Italy, Languedoc and Iberia. He confirms the freedom of the canons to elect the patriarch, exempts them from the payment of tithes and first fruits on noval lands, cultivated by them or at their expense, or providing fodder for their animals. He concedes the privilege that in every diocese a house of the canons, containing a community of 4 brothers or more, can have an oratory, while reserving the rights of the local bishop.
Jan 3. Sens. Pope Alexander III confirms for Nicholaus prior dominici Sepulcri and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre the protection granted by his predecessors Popes Calixtus II, Honorius II, Innocent II and Eugenius III. He confirms the grants made by Duke Godfrey, King Baldwin I, Patriarch Arnulf... more
sources: Hiestand, PK 3:237-41, no. 88
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
728
year: 1164
initiator: Bertrandus de Blancfort, master of the Temple
recipient: Nicholaus prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Templars
text: 1160 - Jul. 16 1164. [100] Bertrandus militię Templi magister, together with his convent, confirms under seal the right of Nicholaus Dominici Sepulcri prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulcre to half tithes of wine, oil, grain, flour, barley, oats, beans, chickpeas, lentils, sesame, rice and millet in all properties that were once in the canons’ hands. Witnesses: Willelmus senescalcus; frater Gaufridus Fu1cherii; frater Thomas Hermoini; frater Berengarius de castello Perso; frater Galterius Beritensis; frater Odo de Avalone; frater Bonetus; frater Mainardus; frater Amalricus de Berno; frater Gaufridus capellanus; frater Johannes capellanus; frater Radulfus Tyberiadensis; frater Hugo de Corbelio; frater Leo; frater Stephanus de Jherusalem; frater Hugo de Vaudemon; frater Willelmus de Filisteda; frater Bricius; frater Ysmio.
1160 - Jul. 16 1164. [100] Bertrandus militię Templi magister, together with his convent, confirms under seal the right of Nicholaus Dominici Sepulcri prior and the canons of the Holy Sepulcre to half tithes of wine, oil, grain, flour, barley, oats, beans, chickpeas, lentils, sesame, rice and... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 158-9, no. 64 (RRH no. 363)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
752
year: 1165
initiator: Walterus princeps totius Galilee
recipient: Church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec 25 1164 - Dec 24 1165. Galterus princeps totius Galilee, with the agreement of his wife Eschiva, confirms under seal the gifts made by his predecessor dominus Willelmus de Buris to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, with the agreement of King Fulk and of Radulfus de Ysis and Symon, the heirs of Willelmus. Willelmus gave the 2 casalia of Gebul and Helkar, which stretch longitudinally from, on the west, the casalia of Hubelet, Dersoet, Derlauha and Kafra and, towards the north, as far as the casale of Cocket and the River Jordan; and latitudinally from the boundary between Bethsan and the lands of Tiberias [Tyberiade] as far as a cava which is next to a casale called Huxenia. W. de Buris also gave the canons of the Holy Sepulchre the right to use all fisheries [pischarie] belonging to the principality for a week once a year between Septuagesima and Easter, with compensation if the waters [of the Sea of Galilee] were too rough for fishing. He also conceded the angaria and auxilium of all his fishermen for one day a year and the use of a boat [navis] on the Sea of Galilee. Witnesses: Herbertus episcopus Tyberiadis; Giraldus thesaurarius; domnus Fulco; Garmundus; W[illelmus] marescalcus; Galterius vicecomes; Ivo; Lodevicus; Balduinus de Cunilz; Fulco de Petrona; Willelmus de Sueka; Vivianus; Johannes; Rodbertus Neapolitanus; Hugo Grassinus.
Dec 25 1164 - Dec 24 1165. Galterus princeps totius Galilee, with the agreement of his wife Eschiva, confirms under seal the gifts made by his predecessor dominus Willelmus de Buris to the church and canons of the Holy Sepulchre, with the agreement of King Fulk and of Radulfus de Ysis and Symon,... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 267-8, no. 136 (RRH no. 417)