year: 1125
initiator: Bernardus bishop of Tripoli
recipient: Raymond du Puy, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 9. Bernardus ecclesie Tripolitane episcopus and the canons of his church reach an agreement with Raymundus pater Iherusalem Xenodochii, through the judgement of Pons episcopus Podiensis, abbas S. Felicis de Gerunda and Petrus de Podii Laurentii. Raymundus had shown the bishop charters of gift made by Count Raymond [of St Gilles], and Arbertus episcopus and Pons episcopus, and confirmed in papal bulls of privilege. Bernardus makes an eleemosynary grant, giving Raymundus Hospitalis pater and his brothers the tithes of all the property the Hospitallers own in the diocese of Tripoli, except for half the tithes returned in the parish of Artussia, together with the tithes of the mills of Guillelmus Berardi. The Hospital is to retain the tithes of the bishopric of Archae as long as it has possession of the church there. Signatories: Bernardus Tripolitanus episcopus; Gartio cantor; Amblardus; Bernardus; Raymundus Hospitalis pater, who signs with the agreement of his brothers; Bertrandus; Arnardus Somarii; Robertus; Durandus Hospitalis; [Pontius] episcopus Podiensis; Berengarius abbas S. Felicis [de Gerunda]; Petrus de Podio Laurentii; Bernardus scriptor. B[ernardus] Tripolitanus episcopus seals the charter.
Dec. 9. Bernardus ecclesie Tripolitane episcopus and the canons of his church reach an agreement with Raymundus pater Iherusalem Xenodochii, through the judgement of Pons episcopus Podiensis, abbas S. Felicis de Gerunda and Petrus de Podii Laurentii. Raymundus had shown the bishop charters of gift... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:69-70, no. 72 (RRH no. 107)
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)
year: 1133
initiator: Hugh, lord of Jaffa
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1132 – Dec. 24 1133. Hugo Joppe dominus, with the agreement of his wife Emma, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and to Raimundus magister Hospitalis. He gives a casale called Bulbus. He confirms the donation by Gofridus de Parentei and his wife of the mills of Tres Pontes, with the whole island and 10 carrucatas ad seminandum et garretandum. Raymundus and the Hospitallers make a counter-gift to Hugo of 100 besants and a mule. Witnesses: Dominus Balianus; Girardus Aree; Gerulfus Asnerii; Paganus Osche; Robertus Crassus; Gibertus Piscis; Halelmus dapifer; Odo Caravanna; Rainaldus, nepos episcopi; Hugo marescalcus; Odo cancellarius; Romanus de Podio inscriptionis textor; Garinus filius Bartholomei; of the brothers of the Hospital, Petrus Galatianus presbiter; Pontius presbiter; Girardus clericus; Girardus Job; Barro; Thomas; Garinus.
Dec. 25 1132 – Dec. 24 1133. Hugo Joppe dominus, with the agreement of his wife Emma, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and to Raimundus magister Hospitalis. He gives a casale called Bulbus. He confirms the donation by Gofridus de Parentei and his wife of the mills... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:86-7, no. 97 (RRH no. 147)
year: 1151
initiator: Raymond du Puy, master of the Hospital
recipient: Domina Armensendis de Castro Novo
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1150 – Dec. 24 1151. Raimundus Hospitalis sancte Iherusalem pauperum Christi dispensator, records that, with the agreement of Count Raymond II of Tripoli, his wife Countess Hodierna and his son Raimundus, he has bought 2 casalia, called Kafarrique and Fellara, and houses in Castellum Album from domina Armensendis de Castro Novo, with the agreement of her daughters Ugona and Berengaria and of Leodogarius, the husband of Ugona. Raimundus also accepts houses in burgo, given in alms by Count Raymond of Tripoli, together with a casale called Cendina, which is across the river, and a vineyard which had belonged to Hassennus Riserius. He also acquired the houses in castello left to the Hospital by Rigaudus, who has died. Witnesses: Arnaudus de Crest constabularius Tripolis; Guillelmus de Lulen maresqualquus; Guillelmus Rainoardus; Rainoardus filius ejus et dominus Tortose; Silvius Rotbertus; Gillebertus de Podio Laurentii; Guillelmus Porcellet; Bertrannus Porcelet filius ejus; Humbertus de Cabreria; Willelmus de Crat; Hugo Sine Censu; Guillelmus Arvei; Guillelmus Embriac; Petrus de Liveriis; Ligerius; Guillelmus de Trans; Guillelmus de Joquis; Hugo de Rossillon; Bertrannus de Merguil; Rogerius de Colea; Pontius de Sura; Guillelmus Isnel; Guillelmus Ducis vicecomes Tripolis; Petrus de Montferrat; Raimundus Lambertus. The charter was written and sealed on Count Raymond’s behalf by Radulfus Carnotensis comitis Tripoli cancellarius.
Dec. 25 1150 – Dec. 24 1151. Raimundus Hospitalis sancte Iherusalem pauperum Christi dispensator, records that, with the agreement of Count Raymond II of Tripoli, his wife Countess Hodierna and his son Raimundus, he has bought 2 casalia, called Kafarrique and Fellara, and houses in Castellum Album... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:154-5, no. 199 (RRH no. 270)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
854
year: 1170
initiator: Dominus A. Hungrie, Dalmacie et Croacie dux [Bela III]
recipient: Girbertus, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: First half of 1170 (probably c. June). [122] Gibertus, domus [Hospitalis] sanctorum pauperum minister, with the agreement of all his brothers [universi collegii nostri] records under seal how dominus A. Hungrie, Dalmacie et Croacie dux [Bela III], who was intending to pilgrimage to Jerusalem with his wife, had transferred as an eleemosynary gift money worth 10000 gold besants to the Hospital and through his emissary Retchab and the Hospitaller brother Bernardus had asked the Order to buy lands, vineyards and casalia near Jerusalem, the produce of which would provide both for the duke and his wife in the Holy Land and after his death would provide for the poor in the Hospital. During his lifetime, if he and his wife resided elsewhere, the Hospital could enjoy the fruits. His heirs would have no rights to the properties, but should his sons wish to serve [famulari] the Hospital, the Order would provide them with horses and arms. Lands near Jerusalem were hard to find, but Gibertus and his brothers give the duke, not for money but out of love, castellum Emaus, Aqua Bella, Belveer and Saltus Muratus, all near Jerusalem with cultivated and uncultivated lands, vineyards, orchards [pomeria], woods, with wheat and barley, wine and fruits, and animals. The Hospital has also bought in the city of Acre a palatium, which belonged to the late Giraldus de Cuniculis and 4 houses belonging to Fulco Moneta, and outside the city an orchard [pomarium] and a casale 1 league [leuga] away for 11000 Saracen besants, drawn from the duke’s money. These properties will return annually 1100 besants. The duke and his wife will receive the income either from the 3 casalia near Jerusalem or from those in Acre, whichever is the greater. The Hospitallers do not yet have a charter of confirmation of the properties in and near Acre from King Amalric, who has travelled to Antioch, but they are confident of his agreement when he returns. Witnesses: frater Petrus de Crato clericorum magister et ecclesie custos; frater Guigo de Mahone preceptor Hospitalis; frater Castus thesaurarius; frater Piotus; frater Stephanus; frater Bernardus sacerdos et predicti negotii internuntius.
First half of 1170 (probably c. June). [122] Gibertus, domus [Hospitalis] sanctorum pauperum minister, with the agreement of all his brothers [universi collegii nostri] records under seal how dominus A. Hungrie, Dalmacie et Croacie dux [Bela III], who was intending to pilgrimage to Jerusalem with... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:222-3, no. 309 (RRH no. 458)
year: 1173
initiator: Josbertus, master of the Hospital
recipient: Meletus Surianus, Surianorum et Graecorum Gazam et Jabin habitantium finesque eorum archiepiscopus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
additional institution: Saint George in Bersabea
text: Dec. 25 1172 - Dec. 24 1173. Jerusalem. Josbertus magister Hospitalis Iherusalem, with the agreement of all his chapter, cedes to Meletus Surianus, Surianorum et Graecorum Gazam et Jabin habitantium finesque eorum archiepiscopus, the monastery [monasterium] of S. Georgius at Bersabee, which the Latins call Gybelin, for his lifetime, on condition that after his death the monastery will revert to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, with all the improvements that have been made. This will be treated as an eleemosynary gift to the poor of the Hospital, made on behalf of the [Byzantine] emperor Manuel. Meletus is received into the confraternity of the Hospital. Witnesses: frater G[arinus] de Melna preceptor domus Hospitalis; frater Stephanus thesaurarius; frater Garnerius Gybelini castellanus; frater Guillelmus Dacer; frater Oldinus Bellivideri castellanus; frater Bonitus, who wrote the charter on the orders of Josbertus; Μέλετος, αρχιεπισκοπος πόλεως Γάζης και ̉Έλευθεροπόλεως; Θεόκτιστος, πρωτοπαπα και δουλος του ΄αγίου τάφου του κυρίου ʹΙησοΰ Χριστου; Ιωάννης, ΄ιερευς και δευτεράριος της ΄αγίας Χριστου αναστάσεως; Γεόργηος, προτοδηάκονος; Στέφανος, είερευς της ΄αγίας αναστάσεως; Αβράμιος, διάκονος της ΄αγίας Χριστου αναστάσεως. [134]
Dec. 25 1172 - Dec. 24 1173. Jerusalem. Josbertus magister Hospitalis Iherusalem, with the agreement of all his chapter, cedes to Meletus Surianus, Surianorum et Graecorum Gazam et Jabin habitantium finesque eorum archiepiscopus, the monastery [monasterium] of S. Georgius at Bersabee, which the... more
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:306-8, no. 443 (RRH no. 502)
year: 1174
initiator: Rainaldus Masueri
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1173 - Dec. 24 1174. Rainaldus Masueri, the son of Rainaldus Masueri, with the agreement of his son Bertrandus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, its magister Josbertus and brothers, represented by frater Guarinus de Mesna Hospitalis preceptor. He gives the casalia of Tyron and Corveis. The territory of the latter, stretching towards the castle [castellum] of Margat, has boundaries that were established by the Sarraceni in old times. He also gives the gastina of Meois, the garden before the door of the Hospital at Valenia, and the meadow [pratum] before the casale of Tyron, free from all exactions. He confirms the gift made to the Hospital by Abdelmessie raiz de Margat of three parts of the casale called Meserafe, so that in future all the produce will be shared with Georgius gener Abdelmessie, who holds the fourth part. He also confirms the gift to the Hospital by dominus Martinus de Nazareth of the third part of the produce of the 3 casalia of Belusa, Archamia and Cordia. Rainaldus Masueri adds his gift of half of Rogia. Witnesses: Gilius de Alaint; Hugo Rufus; Alverus castellanus de Margat; Amelinus de Thevila; Martinus de Nazareth; Basilius; magister Rainerius, Georgius raiz de Margat; Dros de Curia.
Dec. 25 1173 - Dec. 24 1174. Rainaldus Masueri, the son of Rainaldus Masueri, with the agreement of his son Bertrandus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, its magister Josbertus and brothers, represented by frater Guarinus de Mesna Hospitalis preceptor. He gives... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:313-14, no. 457 (RRH no. 521)
year: 1177
initiator: Rainald of Châtillon, lord of Hebron and Montreal, and his wife Stephania
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Nov. 1-30. Rainaldus quondam Antiochie princeps, nunc Hebronsensis et Montis Regalis dominus, and his wife Stephania, with the agreement of his homines and her sons, make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. They confirm the eleemosynary gifts of Mauricius Montis Regalis dominus to the Hospital. These are specified as: a casale in the territory of Mons Regalis called Benisalem with its villani on both sides of the river; in the vicus of Mons Regalis, Caissar filius Tamin with his heirs and possessions, and land which is situated between the vineyard of Seguinus and [that of] Gullelmus Hasin; a house in Mons Regalis; a casale called Canzil in the territory of Petra with its rustici and with a gastina called Hable which is adjacent to it; a house in Petra; land next to the vineyard that belonged to Johannes Castellanus and afterwards to the archbishop; a ship [navis] for transporting Hospitaller goods, freed from any duty [sine precio vel munere]. Rainaldus and Stephania confirm the Hospital’s possession of a small herb garden [ortus pro habendis herbis], previously given by Stephania. They also give partly cultivated land which dominus Tebaldus de Betun had held in the Vallis Riparie during his lifetime. Witnesses of the gifts of Mauricius were: frater Ascenardus; Seguinus; Martinus vicecomes; Johannes Tyberiadensis; Eraudus castellanus; Martinus de Melida; Balduinus de Taroana; Garinus de Hobelet; Johannes Mahomet; magister Raimundus; magister Martinus; and many others from Mons Regalis and Petra; Of these, Seguinus, Martinus vicecomes, Johannes Tyberiadensis and Eraudus castellanus have since died. Witnesses: dominus Guerricus Latinorum primus Petracensis archiepiscopus; dominus Godescalcus; Evenus castellanus; Seherius; Rangotus; Girardus de Betarrasa; Johannes de Terroda; Balduinus frater ejus. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus capellanus Rainaldi.
Nov. 1-30. Rainaldus quondam Antiochie princeps, nunc Hebronsensis et Montis Regalis dominus, and his wife Stephania, with the agreement of his homines and her sons, make a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. They confirm the eleemosynary gifts of Mauricius Montis... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:355-6, no. 521 (RRH no. 551)
year: 1180
initiator: Guillelmus de Marreclea
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 1-31. Guillelmus de Marreclea, with the agreement of his wife Beatrix and his son Melioretus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius de Molendinis sancte domus magister and frater Johannes de Anio Crati castellanus. He gives 3 casalia which are dependencies of Camelum and are called Marmoniza, Erbenambra and Lebeizar. The gift is conceded by his lord Count Raymond III of Tripoli, who confirms it with his seal. Witnesses: Ugo dominus Biblii; Raimundus frater ejus; Raimundus de Vesinis; Albertus Saramannus; Era[ldus]; Astafortis; Berengerius de Montolivo; Petrus Bernardi; Bartolomeus filius comitis Gisleberti; Raimun[dus de] Montolivo; Girardus de Montolivo; Saherrus de Mannendona; Matheus cancellarius, who drew up this charter.
Aug. 1-31. Guillelmus de Marreclea, with the agreement of his wife Beatrix and his son Melioretus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius de Molendinis sancte domus magister and frater Johannes de Anio Crati castellanus. He gives 3 casalia which are... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:400-1, no. 589 (RRH no. 595) [166]
year: 1212
initiator: Guido dominus Biblii
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 1-31. Biblium. On becoming a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and with the consent of his wife Aalis, the sister of Bohemond [IV], prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli, Guido dominus Biblii makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John, represented by frater Guarinus de Monte Acuto magister, of a rent of 1000 besants in revenues from the territory of Latakia or Saonia, or a casale and other property, which had been given to him on his marriage by Bohemond in December 1204. He incorporates the charter from Bohemond. Guido records that with the consent of Aalis/Haalis he has also given the Hospital of St John a casale called Betzaal, with all rights and lordship [dominium] and with the rustici living in it; the freedom to buy and sell in the city of Biblium and throughout his lordship, in the port, in the funda and elsewhere, without the payment of dues [jus plateaticus or other consuetudo]; and the freedom of Hospitaller vessels [vasselli] to come and go free of charges. Witnesses: Willelmus Angeliers; Albertus de Ponzan; Willelmus Furnan; Rainaldus Bonus; Manasses Arnes; Willelmus Liges; Radulphus; Leo; Nicolaus; Martinus; Johannes Tabaria; Raimundus de Turzeia.
Jan. 1-31. Biblium. On becoming a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and with the consent of his wife Aalis, the sister of Bohemond [IV], prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli, Guido dominus Biblii makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John, represented by frater... more
sources: Delaville le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:134-6, no. 1372 (RRH no. 856)