RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
834
year: 1169
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Petrus abbas of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Apr. 6 1168 or 1169. Pope Alexander III confirms for Petrus abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and his successors the privilege of wearing in his abbey the mitre, ring, gloves and sandals [of an archbishop] at Christmas, Easter and all the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and also the mitre and ring on other solemnities [greater feasts] in other churches and in general processions.
Apr. 6 1168 or 1169. Pope Alexander III confirms for Petrus abbas of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and his successors the privilege of wearing in his abbey the mitre, ring, gloves and sandals [of an archbishop] at Christmas, Easter and all the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and also the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 259-60, no. 100
year: 1169
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Pisan commune
text: Sept. 16. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, grants under the seal to the Pisan commune commercial freedom in all the land he conquers in Egypt [Egyptum] and a curia in Old Cairo [Babillonia], together with a church, house, oven, mill and bath house next to the funda mercatorum. He grants a curia, church, oven, mill and bath house in the platea Belbecant in Cairo [Caharia], and in Rassit. He also grants a rent of 1000 besants to be drawn from his funda in Old Cairo [Babilonia] or Cairo [Caharia], freed from servitium, until he can give the commune commercial rights in Alexandria, Damietta and Tamnis. Witnesses: Bernardus Liddensis episcopus; Guillelmus Acconensis episcopus; Philippus militie Templi magister; Gilebertus magister Hospitalis; Galterius princeps Galilee; Hemfridus constabularius; Milo dapifer; Guillelmus marescalcus; Gaufridus Tortus. The charter was drawn up by Radulfus episcopus Bethleem regisque cancellarius.
Sept. 16. Acre. Amalric, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem rex quintus, grants under the seal to the Pisan commune commercial freedom in all the land he conquers in Egypt [Egyptum] and a curia in Old Cairo [Babillonia], together with a church, house, oven, mill and bath house next to... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:596-9, no. 343 (RRH no. 467)
year: 1170
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jun. 29 - Dec. 18. In the county of Tripoli. To prevent the loss of the castles [castra] of Archas and Gibelacar, which have been destroyed by an earthquake, Amalric, dei gratia Ierosolimorum rex Latinorum quintus, Tripolitanum comitatum procurans, records under seal that he has given them to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Gibertus venerabilis magister. The Hospitallers will restore them. Their possession of the castles, together with the servicia and hominium owed by homines in their domains, is guaranteed in the future. He gives the Hospitallers the right to enjoy the spoils of war gained from the Saraceni without any subtraction, unless he himself is present on campaign. If the count of Tripoli [Raymond III], who is a prisoner, should dispute these grants King Amalric will defend the Hospitallers. If the count is released from captivity King Amalric will ask him to confirm the gift. If he does not and the county reverts by hereditary right to the king, the grants will be confirmed and renewed. Amalric confirms all gifts previously made to the Order by the count and his predecessors. Witnesses: Gumbaldus electus Tripolitanus; Raimundus Prouincialis precentor ecclesię Tripolitane; Seierius castellanus Tripolitanus; Bertranus Porculus; Erradius; Guillelmus vicecomes Tripolitanus; Arbertus de Montiniaco; Pontius de Suiura; Raimundus de Suiura; Ridellus; Guerricus de Archis; of the barones of the land of Jerusalem, domnus Barisanus; Hugo Mimart; Guido de Maneriis; Philippus Rufus.
Jun. 29 - Dec. 18. In the county of Tripoli. To prevent the loss of the castles [castra] of Archas and Gibelacar, which have been destroyed by an earthquake, Amalric, dei gratia Ierosolimorum rex Latinorum quintus, Tripolitanum comitatum procurans, records under seal that he has given them to the... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:601-5, no. 346 (RRH no. 477)
year: 1171
initiator: Bohemond III, prince of Antioch
recipient: Commune of Pisa
text: Mar. 8/27 1170 - Mar. 7/26 1171. [125] Bohemond III, the son of Prince Raymond, Dei gratia princeps Antiochenus, with the agreement of his wife domina Orgollosa principissa, confirms under seal for the church of St Mary, the archbishop, consuls, senators and members of the commune of Pisa and its province residing in his principality land to build a house in the port of Latakia. This land extends below the church of St Elyas, before the house of the Templars [domus Templi] and the house of magister Ugo, as far as the sea, and along the seashore as far as a tannery [taneria] and the old wall, and in the upper part as far as the ditch. If the Pisans by the judgement of court [iudicium curie] can recover the land in the port occupied by Hugo Embriacus, the son of Willelmus, the land now given will revert to the prince. Bohemond gives in addition a house in the city of Antioch that belonged to dominus Odo de Tyro. He assures the Pisans of the security of their persons and goods in case of shipwreck and of the property of those who should die, except when they are intestate. He remits half of all taxes [medietas totius iuris] customarily paid on entry and departure, coming and returning, buying and selling, throughout his territory and he assures them of his protection. Disputes between them can be settled in their own court [curia], but if a case cannot be decided, or involves theft, predation, homicide or the subjects of Antioch, it will decided in the prince’s court. Witnesses: Guiscardus de Insula vicecomestabulus; Rogerius de Surdavalle; Willelmus de Lobjs; Guafridus de Dor-dan; Iohannes de Salgin; Guiscardus de Nazareht; Henricus de Loges. The charter was drawn up by Bernardus cancellarius.
Mar. 8/27 1170 - Mar. 7/26 1171. [125] Bohemond III, the son of Prince Raymond, Dei gratia princeps Antiochenus, with the agreement of his wife domina Orgollosa principissa, confirms under seal for the church of St Mary, the archbishop, consuls, senators and members of the commune of Pisa and its... more
sources: Müller, Documenti, pp. 15-16, no. 13. (RRH no. 478)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
921
year: 1174
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Marseille
text: *(†)Feb. 18 1163 - Jul. 11 1174. King Amalric grants privileges and immunities to Marseille.
*(†)Feb. 18 1163 - Jul. 11 1174. King Amalric grants privileges and immunities to Marseille.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:639, no. 371
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
932
year: 1174
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 1-24. Raymond III Tripolis comes, son of Count Raymond II and Hodierna comitissa, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant in return for the aid given by Josbertus Hospitalis Iherusalem magister, frater Arnaudus Lombardus and other brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in securing his release from captivity and the help they have always given him. He confirms all the gifts made by his predecessors and his father Count Raymond II. He adds to them the surrender of the half of all spoil taken from the Sarraceni, which attached to his father’s standard [vexillum] and which his father had retained. This right of ‘vexillum’ is to be enjoyed by the Hospitallers. Witnesses: Romanus Tripolis episcopus; Josbertus Hospitalis magister, into whose hands this gift was made; frater Arnaudus Lombardus, frater Seguinus Ruffus; frater Bernardus; frater Bonellus capellanus; Anfredus de Toron constabularius; Hugo de Biblio; Raimundus frater ejus; Raimundus de Nephin; Guillelmus Dorel; Arbertus Saramannus; Arradus; Bertramus Porcelet; Rustagnus de S. Montano; Guillelmus vicecomes; Johannes ejus filius; Hugo Days; Poncius de Suura; Guillelmus Berengarius; Petrus de Lezignan; Raimundus de Monteolivo; Guilielmus de Caumont; Johannes de Suura; Guillelmus Fortis; ejus frater B.; Bertramus de Pontarudes; Balduinus Romanus; Petrus Bernardi; Arbertus de Monti-niaco; Raimundus de Curt; Guillelmus Firminus; Jacobus; Guillelmus Bidoz; regulus Simon; regulus Georgius; regulus Mafa; magister Matthaeus cancellarius, who drew up the charter.
Dec. 1-24. Raymond III Tripolis comes, son of Count Raymond II and Hodierna comitissa, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant in return for the aid given by Josbertus Hospitalis Iherusalem magister, frater Arnaudus Lombardus and other brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in securing his... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:319-320, no. 467 (RRH no. 519)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1063
year: 1180
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem
institution: Order of Montjoie
text: Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He confirms the following possessions: the locus [on] Mons Gaudii where the house of the Order is situated, outside the walls of Jerusalem; Tuanasaba given by King Baldwin III, the Turris Puellarum with 3 other towers and a garden adjacent in the city of Ascalon; 100 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the funda of Ascalon; Palmaria given by Guido de Scandalione; 300 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the logia in Acre where bread is sold; 400 besants [aurei] drawn annually from the Gate of David [in Jerusalem]; a house of Carroblerius; and properties in Lombardy and Iberia. The Order is permitted to build oratories in remote places, although with some powers allowed to bishops. It is exempted from much episcopal jurisdiction, although its churches should be subject to local bishops. It is freed from the payment of tithes and first fruits on lands cultivated by the brothers themselves or providing animal fodder or on newly established churches and villae in deserted places. It can admit secular priests and laymen.
Nov. 23. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III confirms and adds to the privileges and confirmation made to Rodericus magister domus sancte Marie Montis Gaudii de Jerusalem and his professed brothers. He takes the Order of Montjoie under papal protection and approves the Rule of a Military Order. [167] He... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 1:315-19, no. 125
RRR: Privilege/exemption
1087
year: 1181
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Benincasa abbas Cauensis cenobii
text: Nov. 8. Tyre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Benincasa abbas Cauensis cenobii. He frees the abbey’s ship [navis] from anchoraticum, which is 1 silver marcha, customarily payable by ships coming to the Holy Land. He permits the abbey to enter and leave his kingdom freely when carrying its goods and he frees it from the payment of duty [consuetudo] on anything the monks need. Witnesses: Ioscelinus regis senescalcus; Rainaldus Sydonensis domnus; Raimundus de Scandalione; Milo de Colouardino; Symon de Vercinni Tyrensis castellanus; Iohannes Lombardus Toroni castellanus. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Nov. 8. Tyre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to Benincasa abbas Cauensis cenobii. He frees the abbey’s ship [navis] from anchoraticum, which is 1 silver marcha, customarily payable by ships coming to the Holy Land. He... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:723-5, no. 425 (RRH no. 606)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1094
year: 1182
initiator: Pope Lucius III
recipient: Arnau, magister of the Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: Jan. 5. Pope Lucius III writes to Arnau, the magister of the Knights Templar, renewing the privilege Omne datum optimum for the Order and adding further rights.
Jan. 5. Pope Lucius III writes to Arnau, the magister of the Knights Templar, renewing the privilege Omne datum optimum for the Order and adding further rights.
sources: Prutz, Malteser Urkunden, no. 20; Claverie, L’ordre du Temple 3:62-3, no. 21
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1133
year: 1183
initiator: Bohemond III, prince of Antioch
recipient: Venetians
text: Jun. 1 - Sept. 23. [183] Bohemond III, son of Prince Raymond, dei gratia Antiochie princeps, out of love for Orio Mastropiero, the doge of Venice, makes a sealed grant to all Venetians, represented by Jacobus Gradenicus, then vicecomes in Acre, who requested this. He assures the Venetians of security and the freedom to come and go as they please by land and by sea, and to buy and sell throughout his principality on the payment of 1 besant in every 100 received through the sale of their merchandise. Their goods will be secure in cases of shipwreck. Bohemond confirms their right to a funda. Venetians will not suffer penalty if found with women [whether wives or not]. Witnesses: Petrus de Longij/Longis; Raimundus constabularius Tripolitanus; Villielmus de monte Cornet; Richerius de Armitat/Arminat; Galterius de Artican; Villielmus de Hingueron.
Jun. 1 - Sept. 23. [183] Bohemond III, son of Prince Raymond, dei gratia Antiochie princeps, out of love for Orio Mastropiero, the doge of Venice, makes a sealed grant to all Venetians, represented by Jacobus Gradenicus, then vicecomes in Acre, who requested this. He assures the Venetians of... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 1:175-7, no. 68 (RRH no. 632)