year: 1179
initiator: Bohemond III, prince of Antioch
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Feb. 5. [154] Bohemond [III], son of Prince Raymond, dei gracia princeps Antiochie, gives under seal to his liegeman [homo ligius] Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes, and his legitimate heirs in feodo the cavea and abbacia called Granacherie and casale cavee Livonie, Baqfala and Gaigum, and as much of the land of Guillelmus de Croisi that the prince holds, that is to say Sefferie, Bequoqua, Vaquer and Cefra. Bohemond also gives 3000 besants in assisia, to be drawn each year from three of his towns; and the free use of a boat [gripus] on the Lake of Antioch [in laccu]; and 3000 listrae of wine at Sanctus Symeon. The gifts are made on condition that Ioscelinus will provide personal military service with 4 other milites [ipse se quintus militum mihi debet servire], although he may draw on the service of 3 fief-holding knights [milites feodati] from the princely domain, if they wish to serve with him. If Ioscelinus or his heirs recover his land [the county of Edessa] the present gifts will be returned to the prince. Witnesses: Rainaldus de Margat; Bartolomeus filius comitis; Guillelmus marescalcus Antiochie; Petrus de Asart; Richerius de Lerminat; Philippus de Logis; Garinus Guengnart; Guido Falsart; Rogerius Corbel; Symon Burgevin. The charter was drawn up by Iohannes cancellarius.
Feb. 5. [154] Bohemond [III], son of Prince Raymond, dei gracia princeps Antiochie, gives under seal to his liegeman [homo ligius] Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes, and his legitimate heirs in feodo the cavea and abbacia called Granacherie and casale cavee Livonie, Baqfala and... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 10, no. 9 (RRH no. 555)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1090
year: 1181
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Nov. 13. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, confirms under seal the possession by his uncle Ioscelinus senescalcus regis of an assisia, returning annually 1000 besants drawn in the fonda of Acre, which Baldwin’s relation [consanguineus] Philippus Rufus holds for life, until Philippus has fully repaid the 2000 besants for which he pledged the assisia. Ioscelinus must owe the king servitium of 2 milites until Philippus repays the debt. But should Philippus die before repayment, the service of 2 milites will not be demanded until the king himself restores the 2000 besants. Witnesses: Rainaldus Sydonensis domnus; Milo de Colouardino; Symon de Vercenni Tyrensis castellanus; Iohannes Lombardus; Fvlco de Falesia; Laurentius de Franco Loco. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Nov. 13. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, confirms under seal the possession by his uncle Ioscelinus senescalcus regis of an assisia, returning annually 1000 besants drawn in the fonda of Acre, which Baldwin’s relation [consanguineus] Philippus Rufus... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:726-8, no. 427 (RRH no. 608)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1095
year: 1182
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 6. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, confirms under seal an eleemosynary grant made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in Acre by comes Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, of an annual rent of of 1 quintarium of sugar for the use of the sick, to be collected each Easter at Lanahia. If in any year the nuntius of the Hospital cannot collect a whole quintarium of sugar, he can apply in the following year for the balance to be made up. Witnesses: Guido Ioppensis et Ascalonitanus comes; princeps Rainaldus Montis Regalis et Ebronensis domnus; comes Ioscelinus regius senescalcus; Aimericus constabularius; Ioscelinus de Sammosac Ascalonitanus castellanus; Raimundus de Iafenia. The charter was drawn up by Gvillelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Feb. 6. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, confirms under seal an eleemosynary grant made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in Acre by comes Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, of an annual rent of of 1 quintarium of sugar for the use of the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:728-30, 786, 978, nos. 429, 461, 591 (RRH no. 613)
year: 1182
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Feb. 22. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppensium et Ascalonitanorum comes and Sibilla his sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, records under seal that he confirms regie maiestatis auctoritate, his gift to comes Ioscelinus, his uncle and most beloved senescalcus, of Castellum Nouum, situated in the mountains of Acre, with its vineyards, olive groves, gardens, lands and villani, with the exception of the casale called Iazun, which the king retains. Baldwin gives Ioscelinus 2 annual rents of 500 besants each, drawn from the funda of Acre and the funda of Tyre respectively, to be paid according to the customs of the fundae of Acre and Tyre. Baldwin also confirms the gift of a feodum of 100 besants, drawn from the funda of Acre, and 4 carrucate terre in the territory of Caimont, which had been held by Iohannes Banerius and which Ioscelinus has given to his homo Garnerius Parisensis, who married the daughter of Iohannes Banerius, for the servicium of 1 serviens with 2 horses. Baldwin has made these gifts in exchange for castrum Sancti Helye, which the king had given earlier, Lubanum and Carrubia, which, with the hominium of Iohannes de Lumbres, ought to have reverted to Ioscelinus after the death of Maria, late queen of Jerusalem. Baldwin adds the gifts of Maronum, with its lordships and fiefs [tam in dominiis quam in feodis], and the hominium of Gaufredus Torti and of Sanctus Georgius and of all the land belonging to Sanctus Georgius. Ioscelinus will owe servicium to the king of 6 milites, over an above that owed by rear-vassals [exceptis feodatis]. Witnesses: Princeps Reinaldus Montis Regalis et Ebronensis domnus; Renaldus Sydonensis domnus; Balduinus Ramatensis domnus; Balianus frater eius; Aimericus constabularius; Gaufridus Tortus; Milo de Colouardino. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Feb. 22. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppensium et Ascalonitanorum comes and Sibilla his sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, records under seal that he confirms regie maiestatis auctoritate, his gift to comes Ioscelinus, his uncle and most... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:730-3, 787, 852, 978, nos. 430, 462, 505, 592 (RRH no. 614)
year: 1183
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Mar. 19. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes and his wife Sibilla the king’s sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in civitate Ierusalem sancta Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, an annual rent of 1000 besants, drawn on the cathena of Acre in the instalments customarily paid by the cathena, and the casale called Iesce/Iesse situated in the mountains of Acre, except for half of that casale which Alemandina holds as dowry [in dotem]; after her death this will revert to Ioscelinus. The gift is made in exchange for Maron, which the king had previously given to Ioscelinus. The same service will be owed as had previously been rendered for Maron, except for the assisiae which are in the land of Maron. The king confirms the purchase by Ioscelinus from Iohannes Bogalet scriba for 150 besants of a house at Castellum Nouum, which the king had previously given to Iohannes Bogalet. The king also gives Ioscelinus Iohannes drugemannus of Castellum Nouum with his heirs and goods. Witnesses: Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes; Aimericus constabularius; Balduinus de Ybelin; Balianus frater eius; Gaufridus Tortus; Gotsuinus Boccus; Guillelmus de Molembecca. The charter was drawn up by Guillelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Mar. 19. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes and his wife Sibilla the king’s sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in civitate Ierusalem sancta Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, an annual rent of 1000 besants, drawn on the cathena of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:742-5, 788, 852-3, 979, nos. 437, 466, 506, 596 (RRH no. 625)
year: 1185
initiator: Baldwin V
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Jun. 1. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex septimus, with the agreement of Raimundus comes Tripolis et tocius regni procurator, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, freedom in relation to all the sugar-cane [zucarum] he has or ought to have at two presses [pressorii] at his casale of Lanahia, and freedom in relation to all the sugar extract [mella], so that he and his heirs can freely keep and sell them in Acre, bring them in and take them out, and so that purchasers can carry them away. Witnesses: Milo regius pincerna; Balianus camerarius; Paganus Cayphę domnus; Gvalterius Durus mariscalcus; Gillebertus de Flori Achon vicecomes; Gotsuinus Hyrcus; Willelmus de Molembecca. The charter was drawn up by Petrus Lydensis archidiaconus regisque cancellarius.
Jun. 1. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex septimus, with the agreement of Raimundus comes Tripolis et tocius regni procurator, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, freedom in relation to all the sugar-cane [zucarum] he has or ought to... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:771-3, no. 452; 3:1339, no. 767 (RRH no. 644)
year: 1185
initiator: Guido Ioppensis et Ascalonensis comes and his wife Sibilla
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: *Feb. 1. Guido Joppensis et Ascallone comes and his wife Sibilla [sell] to Josselinus regni Jherusalem senescalcus Cabor, Coquet and Tauronum.
*Feb. 1. Guido Joppensis et Ascallone comes and his wife Sibilla [sell] to Josselinus regni Jherusalem senescalcus Cabor, Coquet and Tauronum.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:791-3, 853, nos. 471, 508
year: 1186
initiator: Baldwin V
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Dec. 25 1185 - Sept. 13 1186. [200] Acre. At the will and agreement of Raimundus comes Tripolis et tocius regni procurator, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex septimus, makes a sealed grant to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, giving him an annual rent of 400 besants, to be drawn from the funda of Acre for 4 years dating from the next Feast of All Saints, payable in the instalments customary with the funda, the first instalment being at Candlemas. This is in repayment for 1600 besants which Ioscelinus has loaned to the king. If the rent is tithed within the 4 years, Ioscelinus may also recover the cost of the tithe. Witnesses: Milo regius pincerna; Gvalterius Durus marescalcus; Willelmus de Molembecca; Gaufridus Heremita; Gerardus de Luco Plantato; Gilebertus de Flori Acon vicecomes; Willelmus de Furcis; Antellus de Luca. The charter was drawn up by Petrus Lydensis archidiaconus regisque cancellarius.
Dec. 25 1185 - Sept. 13 1186. [200] Acre. At the will and agreement of Raimundus comes Tripolis et tocius regni procurator, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex septimus, makes a sealed grant to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, giving him an annual rent of 400... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:777-9, no. 454; 3:1339, no. 768 (RRH no. 657)
year: 1186
initiator: Guy of Lusignan
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Oct. 21. Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex octavus, with the agreement of his wife the lady Sibylla, eiusdem regni venerabilis regina, confirms under seal the gift to comes Ioscelinus, his senescalcus, of Toronum and Castrum Nouum with their villani, gastinae and lands, and also Belinas, when it will be recaptured. Ioscelinus will owe the same servicium to the crown as domnus Henfredus constabularius used to render. Guy confirms the gift of Marom, Cabrique, Belide, Cades, Lahare, Mees, and the 2 Megerae, with their villani, gastinae and lands, for the servicium of 4 milites. If Ioscelinus should lose Toronum or Castrum Nouum by the judgement of the royal curia or if the agreement [pactiones] made between King Baldwin IV and domnus Henfredus iuvenis is fulfilled, Ioscelinus will have Maronum and the property that domnus Henfredus iuvenis had in exchange and any legitimate costs incurred in the rebuilding of the castles of Toronum and Castrum Nouum will be repaid. Guy also gives Ioscelinus the house that belonged to domna Viua at Tyre. Witnesses: Domnus Eraclius Ierusalem venerabilis patriarcha; domnus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus; domnus Monacus Cesariensis archiepiscopus; domnus Letardus de Nazareth archiepiscopus; domnus Bernardus Liddensis episcopus; domnus Randulfus Bethleemita episcopus; domnus Oddo Beritensis episcopus; domnus Girardus domus milicie Templi magister; domnus Rogerius domus Hospitalis Ierusalem magister; domnus princeps Rainaldus; Haymericus constabularius domni regis; Milo regis pincerna; Petrus de Creseca; Goscelinus Hircus; Anselinus Babini; Gauffridus Tortus; Guillelmus de Molenbec. The charter was drawn up by Petrus domni regis cancellarius Liddensisque archidiaconus.
Oct. 21. Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex octavus, with the agreement of his wife the lady Sibylla, eiusdem regni venerabilis regina, confirms under seal the gift to comes Ioscelinus, his senescalcus, of Toronum and Castrum Nouum with their villani, gastinae and... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:796-9, 854, 980, nos. 473, 510, 598 (RRH no. 653)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1196
year: 1186
initiator: Guy of Lusignan
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Oct. 21. Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex VIIIus, with the agreement of his wife the lady Sibylla, eiusdem regni venerabilis regina, confirms under seal for comes Ioscelinus his senescalcus all the properties and revenues [hereditates et redditus] and all pledges, purchases and acquisitions that King Baldwin IV confirmed in charters. Guy confirms the purchase by Ioscelinus from the crown for 5000 besants of the casale called Cabor with its villani, gastinae and lands, owing the servicium of 1 miles and of a house in Acre that is attached to the feudum of Chabor. He absolves Ioscelinus from the execution of the terms of the will of domna Agnes comitissa, Sibylla’s mother, which Ioscelinus has fulfilled. He concedes the freedom in relation to all the sugar-cane [zucarum] Ioscelinus has or ought to have at his casale of Lanahia, and freedom in relation to all the sugar and sugar extract [mella], so that he and his heirs can freely keep and sell them in Acre, bring them in and take them out, and purchasers can carry them away. He assures Ioscelinus that he can appoint whoever he wants to be guardian of his lands and daughters, should he die before his daughters reach maturity [ad annos nubiles], although servicium will be rendered to the crown. Witnesses: Domnus Eraclius Ierusalem venerabilis patriarcha; domnus Ioscius Tyrensis archiepiscopus; domnus Monacus Cesariensis archiepiscopus; domnus Letardus de Nazareth archiepiscopus; domnus Bernardus Lyddensis episcopus; domnus Randulfus Bethleemita episcopus; domnus Odo Beritensis episcopus; domnus Girardus milicie domus Templi magister; domnus Rogerius domus Hospitalis Ierusalem magister; domnus princeps Rainaldus; Haymericus constabularius regis; Milo regis pincerna; Petrus de Creseca; Goscelinus Yrcus; Anselinus Babini; Gauffridus Tortus; Guillelmus de Molembec. The charter was drawn up by Petrus domni regis cancellarius Liddensisque archidiaconus.
Oct. 21. Acre. Guy, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex VIIIus, with the agreement of his wife the lady Sibylla, eiusdem regni venerabilis regina, confirms under seal for comes Ioscelinus his senescalcus all the properties and revenues [hereditates et redditus] and all... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:799-801, 854, 980, nos. 474, 511, 599 (RRH no. 654)