RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2131
year: 1229
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Hermannus, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jun. 1-30. Nicosia. Henry, dei gracia rex Cipri, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Hermannus magister sancte domus beate Marie hospitalis Alamannorum in Ierusalem and his convent. He gives the casale of Clavodie, just as it had been held by dominus Iohannes de Milmars, with its villani, chevagii and all rights, and the house with its surroundings in Nicosia that had belonged to Druon de Bedort. The Hospital of St Mary of the Germans surrenders its claims to houses in Nicosia given by King Aimery of Cyprus. Witnesses: Guillelmus de Riveto; Aymericus Barlays; Amalricus de Bessano; Gauvanus; Hugo de Gibeleto.
Jun. 1-30. Nicosia. Henry, dei gracia rex Cipri, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to frater Hermannus magister sancte domus beate Marie hospitalis Alamannorum in Ierusalem and his convent. He gives the casale of Clavodie, just as it had been held by dominus Iohannes de Milmars, with its villani,... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 56, no. 71 (RRH no. 1017)
year: 1232
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Commune of Genoa
text: Jun. 10, Famagusta. With the agreement of his liegemen [homines ligii] in full court and appreciative of the assistance given to him by the Genoese, Henry, Dei gratia rex Cypri, records under seal that he gives the commune of Genoa, represented by Ingo Ferrarius and Guillelmus de Orto, consules et vicecomites Ianuensium in Syria, the right to have a court, consulate and viscounty in the kingdom of Cyprus, with full jurisdiction over Genoese according to their customs, except in the cases of treason, homicide and rape [raptus]. He gives the Genoese the right to trade throughout the kingdom of Cyprus, coming going and sailing without the payment of dues [tholoneum seu vectigal, drictura, dacita], except that for anything assessed by weight they should pay the servants of the crown 1 denarius for every 10 modii of wine, wheat, barley, vegetables and 1 denarius for every 1 quintarium of other things. He gives a casale called Dispoire in the territory of Limassol with all its male and female rustici. He gives houses in Nicosia that had belonged to Silvester, adjoining the public way and public watecourse [flumen publicum], behind which are on one side the field of Raimundus de Furno and on the other the house of Bertramus de Vitri, where the consules and vicecomites of the Genoese are temporarily residing. He gives a bath house in Nicosia, before the houses that belonged to the late Revaildine Seissons. He gives the houses in Limassol that once belonged to Uguytius de Calcinaria with a tower on the sea shore, separated from the houses by a public way; they adjoin the public way and a prison [domus convitii]. He gives houses in Famagusta that once beonged to Reinaldus Anconitanus, situated between the public way and the sea, with on one side a road going to the sea and on the other houses. He gives houses in Paphos, in the place called Carine. In each of these locations the consules may construct an oven for the use of the Genoese. He promises security to the Genoese, who will owe no servitium. Witnesses: Ioannes de Ybelino dominus B[er]itensis; Iohannes, dominus Cesariensis; Iohannes de Ybelino iunior; Ansaldus de Biya; Iohannes de Antiochia; Guillelmus vicecomes; Iohannes Delmort; Balduinus de Morf; Poncardus; Guillelmus Reimundi; Bertrandus de Balma; Paulus Philipus Lebel; Reimundus de Furno; Guilielmus de Mongisard. The charter was drawn up by Bonivasallus de Aldo regni Cypri cancellarius.
Jun. 10, Famagusta. With the agreement of his liegemen [homines ligii] in full court and appreciative of the assistance given to him by the Genoese, Henry, Dei gratia rex Cypri, records under seal that he gives the commune of Genoa, represented by Ingo Ferrarius and Guillelmus de Orto, consules et... more
sources: Rovere and Puncuh, Liber Iurium 1/2:179-83, no. 351 (RRH no. 1037)
year: 1233
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balduinus de Morfo and Eustrogius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records under seal that in his presence and with his authority his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduinus de Morfo sold a prestia in the territory of Nicosia called Timios Stavros, together with neighbouring land given to Balduinus de Morfo by Amalricus de Bethsan, to Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, representing his church, for 1800 white besants. The property is freed from all servitium. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ibellino dominus Beriti; Iohannes dominus Cesarie; Iohannes de Ibellino minor; Balianus de Ibellino; Balduinus de Ybellino; Guillermus vicecomes; Arneisius de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonvasalus de Aldo cancellarius regni Cipri.
Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records under seal that in his presence and with his authority his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduinus de Morfo sold a prestia in the territory of Nicosia called Timios Stavros, together with neighbouring land given to Balduinus de Morfo by Amalricus de... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 154-5, no. 53
year: 1233
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, makes a sealed grant to dominus Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, representing the church of Nicosia. He gives the casale or prestria called Mendias, freed from servitium, with all its rustici, masculine and feminine, and their children and descendants. The church of Nicosia may treat Mendias as it wishes and may alienate it to any person, ecclesiastical or secular. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ybellino dominus Betiri; Iohannes dominus Cesaree; Iohannes de Ibellino minor; Balianus de Ybellino; Balduinus de Ibellino; Guillelmus vicecomes; Balduinus de Morfo; Arnesius de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonusvassalus de Aldo cancellarius regni Cypri.
Dec. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, makes a sealed grant to dominus Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, representing the church of Nicosia. He gives the casale or prestria called Mendias, freed from servitium, with all its rustici, masculine and feminine, and their children and... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 163-4, no. 59
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2230
year: 1234
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, confirms under seal for dominus Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, on behalf of the church of Nicosia, the church’s possession of Mendias and Kavalari, freed from servicium, with all dependencies and rustici, masculine and feminine, and their descendants. The church can treat the properties as it wishes, including alienation to ecclesiastical or secular persons. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ybellino dominus Beriti; Iohannes dominus Cesaree; Iohannes de Ybellino iunior; Balduinus de Ibellino; Guillelmus vicecomes; Balalduinus de Morfo; Arnesius de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonusvassalus de Aldo cancellarius regni Cipri.
Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, confirms under seal for dominus Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus, on behalf of the church of Nicosia, the church’s possession of Mendias and Kavalari, freed from servicium, with all dependencies and rustici, masculine and feminine, and their... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 166-7, no. 61
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
2229
year: 1234
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balduynus de Morfo and the church of Nicosia
text: Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records and confirms under seal that his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduynus de Morfo has in his presence and with his agreement made an eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia of an annual rent of 120 white besants, payable in 4 instalments of 30 besants. The rent will be drawn from the assisia of 1000 white besants that King Henry gave Balduynus from the revenues of Sanctus Sabas in the territory of Paphos. In return, the church of Nicosia is held to to provide a priest to celebrate divine office for the souls of Balduinus and his predecessors. Should the assisia of 1000 besants revert to the crown or be alienated by the family of Balduinus, the king or other possessor will pay the church of Nicosia the rent of 120 besants, in the king’s case drawn on the revenues of Sanctus Sabas. Witnesses: Iohannes de Ybellino dominus Berti; Iohannes de Ybellino iunior; Balduinus de Ybellino; Hugo de Ybellino; Guillelmus vicecomes; Arneisius de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonnassalus de Aldo cancellarius regni Cypri.
Aug. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, records and confirms under seal that his liegeman [homo ligius] Balduynus de Morfo has in his presence and with his agreement made an eleemosynary grant to the church of Nicosia of an annual rent of 120 white besants, payable in 4 instalments of 30... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 136-7, no. 41 (RRH no. 1055)
year: 1234
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Guillaume, son of Acharie
text: Ju1. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, par la grace de Dieu roy de Cipre, makes a sealed grant to Guillaume, son of Acharie, and his legitimate heirs, of 10 charruées of land in the territory of Marathe. The estate is situated between the casale called Auramique to the east, the casale called Marathe to the west, the casale called Sandallari to the north and the casale called Stillos to the south. The grant is made in exchange for the prestrie called le Cavallari, which Guillaume held because it was a gift from King Hugh of Cyprus to Acarie as an enlargement of his fief [fié]. King Henry has given the prestrie of le Cavallari to the archbishop and church of Nicosia, because it was claimed to be a dependency of Mendias. The king promises that if he cannot guarantee the possession by Guillaume of the 10 charruées, he will provide property of equivalent value. Guarantors: Jehan de Ybelim seigneur de Barruth; Jehan d’Ibelin son nepveu; Baliani d’Ibelim; Bauduym d’Ibelim; Hug d’Ibelim; Guillaume visconte; Arneis de Gibelet. The charter was drawn up by Bonvasal d’Aude cancelier du reaulme de Cipre.
Ju1. 1-31. Nicosia. Henry, par la grace de Dieu roy de Cipre, makes a sealed grant to Guillaume, son of Acharie, and his legitimate heirs, of 10 charruées of land in the territory of Marathe. The estate is situated between the casale called Auramique to the east, the casale called Marathe to the... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 165-6, no. 60 (RRH no. 1054)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2267
year: 1236
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Commune of Marseille
text: Mar. 1-31. Nicosia. At the request of Geraut Oliuer consele des Marsseiles en Accre and Reymond de Conches, who, representing the commune of Marseilles, the people of Montpellier and other Provençaux, came into his presence and that of his court, Henry, par la grace de deu Roi de Chypre, confirms for these merchants that they need pay dues of only 4 per cent on merchandise they bring from Europe [outremer] and sell, and that they can take out any goods they do not sell without payment of dues. They should pay the full tax on goods they buy in Cyprus. Should they bring merchandise from Konya [la terre de sultan de Come] or from lands on this side of the sea, they should only pay 4 per cent on goods they sell in Cyprus. If they take out goods they have not sold, they should pay 1 besant for each quintar of alum, 2 besants on each quintar of wool [laine], 1 per cent [356] on timber [?boquines], half a besant on each rote of silk and 1 per cent on rolls [draps] of silk and all other merchandise. The tax will be payable once on each voyage and will be taken at the point of disembarkment. All persons covered by this privilege will swear to maintain the security of the crown and to pay their dues; otherwise they will be charged the full rates of taxation. Guarantors: Balian de Ybelin seignor de Barut et conestable de Chypre; Johan de Ybelin; Baudoin de Ybelin; Hue de Ybelin; Arneis de Gibelet; Baudoin dou Morf ; Philippe de Nou[aire]. The charter was drawn up by Bonvassal d’Aude chancelier dou reaume de Chypre.
Mar. 1-31. Nicosia. At the request of Geraut Oliuer consele des Marsseiles en Accre and Reymond de Conches, who, representing the commune of Marseilles, the people of Montpellier and other Provençaux, came into his presence and that of his court, Henry, par la grace de deu Roi de Chypre, confirms... more
sources: Mayer, Marseilles Levantehandel, pp. 193-5, no. 10 (RRH no. 1071)
year: 1236
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Eustorgius Nicosiensis archiepiscopus
text: Before Sept. 1-31. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, sells under seal to dominus Eustorgius archiepiscopus Nicosiensis and his church an annual rent of 2000 white besants, drawn in four instalments a year - 500 besants every 3 months - from the revenues of his salt works at Salinae for the sum of 24000 white besants. Any defect in the rent will be made up from other revenues in Cyprus. Witnesses: B. de Ybellino; and others.
Before Sept. 1-31. Henry, Dei gratia rex Cipri, sells under seal to dominus Eustorgius archiepiscopus Nicosiensis and his church an annual rent of 2000 white besants, drawn in four instalments a year - 500 besants every 3 months - from the revenues of his salt works at Salinae for the sum of 24000... more
sources: Coureas and Schabel, The Cartulary, pp. 148-9, no. 50
year: 1237
initiator: Henry, rex Cipri
recipient: Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception of gifts made by his ancestors and the droiture de l’apaut de laudene. Now, in Henry’s presence and that of his court [cort], Balian de Ybelin and Eschive make an eleemosynary grant of Esteriga and Paleochorio to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frere Guillaume de Forest comandor, with the exceptions already specified. Henry guarantees and confirms this gift under seal. Guarantors: Johan d’Ybel; Baudoin d’Ybel; Hue d’Ybel; Gui d’Ybel; Philippe de Novaire; Guillelme Raimond. The charter was drawn up by Bonvassal d’Aude chancelier del royaume de Chypre.
Oct. 1-31. Henry, par la grace de Deu roi de Chypre, records that he has given Balian d’Ybelin seignor de Baruth et conestable de Chypre and [his wife] Eschive de Mombelian the casalia called Esteriga and Paleochorio, with the villains, villaines and children living in them, but with the exception... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:515-516, no. 2174 (RRH no. 1078)