RRR: Eleemosynary grant
236
year: 1126
initiator: Bernardus Willelmi
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 14. Raiembaldus de Rauca and Raymundus Pandulfi record that they were present when Bernardus Willelmi, who is said to come from Fraxinum [Fresnay?] and was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, fell ill in Tripoli and died. On his deathbed Bernardus affirmed that he had made an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of his fief [honor] in Olibana. Witnesses: Berengarius S. Felicis abbas Girunde; Bertrannus, prior Hospitalis Montis Peregrinorum; Durandus Tripolitanus archidiaconus; Berengarius Cort ....; Guillelmus Pontius; Petrus Vivariensis, who wrote the charter.
Mar. 14. Raiembaldus de Rauca and Raymundus Pandulfi record that they were present when Bernardus Willelmi, who is said to come from Fraxinum [Fresnay?] and was on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, fell ill in Tripoli and died. On his deathbed Bernardus affirmed that he had made an eleemosynary grant to the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:72, no. 75 (RRH no. 113b)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
237
year: 1126
initiator: Hugh, lord of Jaffa
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jun. 27. Jerusalem. In the house of Nigellus de Bethleem, who is related [gener] to Robertus Regis. Hugo Joppe comes affirms his grant to the Hospital of Jan. 18 1126. Witnesses: Roardus de Abatia; Paganus de Osca; Rainaldus nepos episcopi; Andreas senescalcus; Robertus Longus; Lambertus Novellus.
Jun. 27. Jerusalem. In the house of Nigellus de Bethleem, who is related [gener] to Robertus Regis. Hugo Joppe comes affirms his grant to the Hospital of Jan. 18 1126. Witnesses: Roardus de Abatia; Paganus de Osca; Rainaldus nepos episcopi; Andreas senescalcus; Robertus Longus; Lambertus Novellus.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:72-3, no. 77 (RRH no. 114)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
246
year: 1126
initiator: Pons, count of Tripoli, and his wife Sicilia
recipient: House on Mont Pèlerin of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 28. Jerusalem. Pons, gratia dei comes Tripolis, and his wife Sicilia, daughter of the king of France, with the agreement of their son Raymond, make an eleemosynary grant to the house on Mont Pèlerin of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Confirming everything the Hospital has in the county, they refer specifically to: the villae given by Raymond I and confirmed by Pons’s father Bertrand; the besants that Count William had levied on the cattle [bubus] of the Suriani working in the villae; lands beyond the bridge at Mont Pèlerin given by Raymond I and Bertrand; a magnificent house [domum optimam] by the sea in the port of Tripoli; a field [campus] before the city of Tripoli; freedom from teloneum in the port of Tripoli and in the platea, so that the men of the Hospital can buy and sell without exaction; villae, lands and houses given by Raymond I and Bertrand in the city of Rafania and its territory, so that a hospital for the poor [hospicium pauperum], which is now in the hands of Galterius, could be built there; everything given to the Hospital in the city of Tortosa and its territory, whether at lo Camel or elsewhere. Pons gives permission to all men who hold lands of him to give the Hospital 1 villanus each. Signatories: Pontius comes; Cecilia, uxor ejus, regis Francorum filia; Pontius de Fos; Giraldus de Uxello; Pontius Umberti; Bertrandus vicecomes; Willelmus de S. Justo; Willelmus Fabri; Girardus de Insula; Petrus Amalrici; Pontius S. Pauli archidiaconus et comitis cancellarius, who had the charter written.
Dec. 28. Jerusalem. Pons, gratia dei comes Tripolis, and his wife Sicilia, daughter of the king of France, with the agreement of their son Raymond, make an eleemosynary grant to the house on Mont Pèlerin of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Confirming everything the Hospital has in the county,... more
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:74-5, no. 79 (RRH no. 108)
year: 1127
initiator: Baldwin II
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Apr. 14 1118 – Mar. 31 1127 (Oct. 2 1100 – Sept. 30 1119?). King Baldwin II gives the Hospital of St John in Jerusalem the casale of Cisemburc in the county of Edessa.
*Apr. 14 1118 – Mar. 31 1127 (Oct. 2 1100 – Sept. 30 1119?). King Baldwin II gives the Hospital of St John in Jerusalem the casale of Cisemburc in the county of Edessa.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:253-4, no. 99
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
249
year: 1127
initiator: Bohemond II, prince of Antioch
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 15-31 Antioch. In the prince’s palatium. Bohemond, magni Boamundi filius Dei gratia princeps Antiochen[us], makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms donations made by Bohemond [of Taranto], Tancred and other princes and barones of Antioch. They include a house with a garden next to it, which is situated close by the church of St John Chrysostom in Antioch; a canuta in the vicus of the Amalfitans in Antioch; a domuncula with a garden in the vicus of St Paul in Antioch. He confirms the gift by Bohemond I of three casalia outside Antioch: Assis; Ursan; and Melessin. He also confirms the gifts of Casale Balilas in the territory of Harenc; Casale Churar in the territory of Aronia; Casale Cizemburc in the territory of Turbassella; a gastina before Tilium called Aganir; Casale Cadir; Casale Nubeirac; Casale Sarare in the land of Mamistra; Casale Muserac in the territory of Cafardan. Bohemond [II] also gives the Hospital of St John the freedom to enter and leave his dominions without paying consuetudines or any exactio curiae. Witnesses: Radulfus cancellarius; Raynaldus Mansuerius constabularius; Villelmus de Ochon; Amelinus de Lajercet; Leo Maypolus.
Mar. 15-31 Antioch. In the prince’s palatium. Bohemond, magni Boamundi filius Dei gratia princeps Antiochen[us], makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms donations made by Bohemond [of Taranto], Tancred and other princes and barones of Antioch. They... more
sources: Hiestand, ‘Ein unbekanntes Privileg Fürst Bohemunds II’, pp. 44-6
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
247
year: 1127
initiator: Pons, count of Tripoli, and his wife Sicilia
recipient: Hospital of the poor on Mont Pèlerin
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 8. Mont Pèlerin. Pons, gratia Dei comes Tripolis, and his wife Cecilia, the daughter of the king of France, with the agreement of their son Raymond, make an eleemosynary grant to the hospital of the poor [hospitale pauperum] on Mont Pèlerin belonging to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. Confirming everything it possesses in the county, they refer specifically to the following villae which Raymond I and Pons’s father Bertrand had given: Misdelia, just as Bertrandus prior had it on the day the church of St John in the hospital [hospitale] on Mont Pèlerin was dedicated, the territory of which is limited by the river that runs to Mont Pèlerin, and the boundaries of the villae of Ardacium, Alma, Bethsama, Bethsedion and Ceraphtenie, which belongs to the church of Bethlehem; Bahani; Cornonium; Coliath; Aroath; Cendiana; Apia; Villa Sicca; Durcarbe; Baho, which is situated ad motam de Bochea; Theledehep and Cartamare in the territory of Rafania; the besants that Count William had levied on the cattle [bubus] of the Suriani working in the villae; lands beyond the bridge at Mont Pèlerin given by Raymond I and Bertrand, together with a vineyard which is next to the cemetery of the church of St John; a magnificent house [domum obtimam] by the sea in the port of Tripoli; a field [campus] just outside [ante] the city of Tripoli; freedom from teloneum in the port of Tripoli and in the platea, so that the men of the Hospital can buy and sell without exaction, a privilege confirmed by Bernardus Tripolitanus episcopus, with the consent of Garsio cantor and all his chapter. Pons gives the Hospital some mansiones, a garden, an oven and a vineyard at Archae; a mansio at Felicium; 2 mansiones and a vineyard at Cratum. He confirms everything given to the Hospital at Tortosa or in its territory or in the castle [castrum] called Kamel, or elsewhere, together with mills at Kamel; the villae, lands and houses, mills, oven and bath house given by Raymond I and Bertrand in the city of Rafania and its territory, so that a hospital for the poor [hospicium pauperum], which was held by Galterius, could be built there. Pons gives permission to all men who hold lands of him to give the Hospital 1 villanus each. He adds a vineyard at Kafaracha, from which 100 jarrae of wine can be produced. He confirms the gifts made by his barones at the time the church of St John the Baptist on Mont Pèlerin was consecrated, with the agreement of Bernardus Tripolitanus episcopus, Geraldus Rafaniensis episcopus and Raimundus Tortosanus episcopus. Signatories: Poncius, comes Tripolitanus, who had this charter issued when the church of St John the Baptist on Mont Pèlerin was consecrated; Cecilia, comitissa et uxor, regis Francorum filia; Rogerius constabularius; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Guillelmus de Verduno; Poncius de Fos; Raimundus de Cartellano; Hugo Ebraiacensis;Bernardus de Congusto; Geraldus de Ussel; Poncius Umberti; Guillelmus scriptor, who wrote the charter at Mont Pèlerin; Dominicus Tripolitani episcopi subdiaconus, who drew up the charter. Count Pons of Tripoli then handed the charter to dominus Raymundus, prior Hospitalis Iherosolimitani.
Feb. 8. Mont Pèlerin. Pons, gratia Dei comes Tripolis, and his wife Cecilia, the daughter of the king of France, with the agreement of their son Raymond, make an eleemosynary grant to the hospital of the poor [hospitale pauperum] on Mont Pèlerin belonging to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:76-8, no. 82 (RRH no. 118)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
256
year: 1128
initiator: Gaufridus de Flagiaco/Geofroy de Flujeac
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Apr. 8. On campaign against Ascalon. Gaufridus de Flagiaco/Geofroy de Flujeac makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John in Jerusalem, giving it a casale called Kalansue. The casale is surrounded by the casalia of Artha, Fardasie, Aldie, Kalodie, Arthaba, Beselechie and Burin. The gift is confirmed as an eleemosynary grant by Johannes de Bethzan and Hugo de Bethzan, the brothers of his deceased wife Euphemia, from whom he held the casale. The gift is also confirmed as an eleemosynary grant sealed by Domnus Galterius Cesariensis, in whose lordship [dominium et territorium] the casale is situated. The casale is handed over to Master Raymond of the Hospital, in the presence of King Baldwin II and his army, who are ravaging the territory of Ascalon.
*Apr. 8. On campaign against Ascalon. Gaufridus de Flagiaco/Geofroy de Flujeac makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John in Jerusalem, giving it a casale called Kalansue. The casale is surrounded by the casalia of Artha, Fardasie, Aldie, Kalodie, Arthaba, Beselechie and Burin. The gift... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:259-60, no. 104 (RRH no. 121a)
year: 1129
initiator: Baldwin II
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 1 – Sept. 23. Jerusalem. In the royal palatium. Baldwin, dei gratia rex Ierusalem Latinorum secundus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms under his seal everything given in the reigns of his predecessors to the Hospital. He confirms those gifts made during his reign, specifying the following. In the territory of Jerusalem, Gosfridus de Parentea gave 4 partes terre at a place called Beccafaba. Gosfridus also gave a garden with cisterns next to the Tower of David, with roads on either side, one of which runs to Bethlehem. Adam de Ramis gave a house with a cistern inside, situated in front of the house of Guido de Miliaco and next to the Gate of the Temple, from where the road goes to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. Witnesses of Adam’s gift were: Aschetinus vicecomes; Vgo de Ramis; Gosfridus de Acula; Alfanus; Siherius de Beritto; Porcellus; Rancoldus de Ponzo. Alanus Boccerius gave a house in Jerusalem, before the witnesses: Aschetinus vicecomes; Guerricus; Hanricus Burgundio. Bernardus de Tolosia and his wife Rufa gave a house in Jerusalem situated before the church of St Martin. Alfanus gave himself and all his property and houses in the piazza of the money-changers [platea nummulariorum] in the presence of the witnesses: Paganus Cesariensis electus, olim cancellarius tantum; Vgo comes Trescensis; Gosfridus de Parentea; Aschetinus vicecomes; Rodulfus camerarius; Rainaldus de Ponzo; Gosfridus Acula; Siherius de Beritto; Porcellus. In the territory of Acre, Barda Armenus and his wife, with the agreement of their children, gave their casale called Coketum. In the territory of Acre, Airaldus cognomine Barba gave half of a casale called Iebethza and Aldeburgis, the sister of Lambertus cambiator, gave the other half. In the territory of Caesarea Gosfridus de Flaiaco, together with Johannes de Bethsam and his brother Vgo de Bethsam gave a casale called Calansue. In the territory of Lydda Vgo de Rammis gave 2 casalia called Bethiben and Gendas in a grant confirmed by Vgo Ioppensis domnus. The charter was drawn up by Hemelinus vicecancellarius noster.
Mar. 1 – Sept. 23. Jerusalem. In the royal palatium. Baldwin, dei gratia rex Ierusalem Latinorum secundus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms under his seal everything given in the reigns of his predecessors to the Hospital. He confirms those... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 1:270-3, no. 111 (RRH no. 130)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
290
year: 1131
initiator: Wilelmus de Buris
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Jul. 4. Guillaume de Bures, prince de Tibériade, confirms all gifts of property made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in the territory of Tiberias.
*Jul. 4. Guillaume de Bures, prince de Tibériade, confirms all gifts of property made to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in the territory of Tiberias.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:83, no. 93 (RRH no. 137c).
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
302
year: 1131
initiator: Gualterius, lord of Caesarea
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Sept. 21. Caesarea. G[ualterius] cognomento Granerius Cesaree et Sydonie Dei gratia dominus, together with his wife Juliana and with the consent of his barones, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms all the gifts and eleemosynary grants made by his father Eustachius, who gave: houses in Caesarea with two curtiles and freedom from taxation on sales and purchases; a casale outside Caesarea called Aldefie; houses with curtiles in Cacho; curtiles given by G., the lord’s vicecomes, and Alo, for which the lord of Caesarea had made an exchange; 4 carrugae terrae ad serendum et garetandum at Cacho and 2 carrugae given by H. Lumbardus with the consent of Eustachius. Galterius has himself given 2 carrugae terrae ad serendum et garetandum in Cafarsalem and a further 2 from the land [a principio terre] of Rambaldus, which is worked in Marescum on the road to the river. If that land fails the Hospital will be given up to 4 carrugae terrae ad serendum et garetandum of the better land to be found in Sabulone. He also gives the Hospital Calumzum. His charter is confirmed by: G. Granerius; domina Juliana; W. de S. Bertino; Ricardus vicecomes Caesaree; Balduinus dapifer Caesaree; Eustachius Seufflellus; Johannes de Bellorano; Rainerius Furnarius; Isimbardus; Gualterius de Merula; Gualterius vicecomes Chaco; Nicolaus de Trano; Azzo de Curia; Albertus camerarius. The charter is handed to dominus Raymundus magister Hospitalis, in the presence of the above and of Hospitaller witnesses: Andreas sacerdos; Willelmus Bertrandi; Aldebrandus Chaco; Gerardus de Calumzum; Martinus Regis.
Sept. 21. Caesarea. G[ualterius] cognomento Granerius Cesaree et Sydonie Dei gratia dominus, together with his wife Juliana and with the consent of his barones, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. He confirms all the gifts and eleemosynary grants made by his father... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:83-4, no. 94 (RRH no. 139)