year: 1177
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Petrus de Cresequa
text: *Dec. 25 1176 - Aug. 1 1177. Ascalon. Baldwin, dei gratia Latinorum rex sextus in sancta civitate Iherusalem, confirms that he has added 400 besants to the 1,000 besants he has already given Petrus de Cresequa in assisia for his lifetime, drawn from the revenues [redditus] of Daronum, which is recognized to be royal domain [de pertinentiis Iherusalem]. The gift is made as a reward for good service.
*Dec. 25 1176 - Aug. 1 1177. Ascalon. Baldwin, dei gratia Latinorum rex sextus in sancta civitate Iherusalem, confirms that he has added 400 besants to the 1,000 besants he has already given Petrus de Cresequa in assisia for his lifetime, drawn from the revenues [redditus] of Daronum, which is... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:677-8, no. 395
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: 1177
initiator: Josbertus, master of the Hospital
recipient: Sibilla de Roma
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 1-31. Josbertus sancti Hospitalis Jerusalem magister grants a house, which on its eastern side is next to the presbyterum [capicerius] of the church of St Julian and the house of Brainus Sirianus, to Sibilla de Roma for an annual census of 2 and a half besants, payable on the Feast of All Saints. Sibilla can do what she likes with the property, but the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem will have preemption rights and the house may not be sold to milites or churches. Witnesses: of the brothers of the Hospital, frater Garnerius preceptor; frater Goffridus thesaurarius; frater Stephanus Hospitalis; frater Bernardus magister asinarie, who negotiated this lease; frater Berardus custos operis; frater Godescalcus custos helemosine; frater Sancius helemosinarius; and others; of the burgenses of Jerusalem, Willelmus Beraldi; Goffridus Macellarius; Bernardus Coqus; Bertrandus Coqus; Bernardus Barberius.
Jan. 1-31. Josbertus sancti Hospitalis Jerusalem magister grants a house, which on its eastern side is next to the presbyterum [capicerius] of the church of St Julian and the house of Brainus Sirianus, to Sibilla de Roma for an annual census of 2 and a half besants, payable on the Feast of All... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:349-50, no. 508 (RRH no. 540)
year: 1178
initiator: Renaudus Mausoerius
recipient: Odo de Sancto Amando, master of the Temple
institution: Templars
text: 1178. [153] With the agreement of Prince Bohemond III, his son Bertrandus and his wife, Renaudus Mausoerius makes a sealed grant to Odo de Sancto Amando magister militum Templi and the brother Knights Templar. He gives them half of Brahin, which is called Castellum, half of the casalia of Albot and Talaore, the villani of which had been dispersed by his father throughout his own casalia, half of Besenen and half of the casalia that lie beyond the cava between Brahin et Matron, although he makes it clear that these lie to the east of Brahin and not elsewhere. [He confirms] the gift by dominus Renerius of half of Soebe, together with a villanus, and whatever his milites or homines had given. Witnesses: Magister Morellus/Merellus; Amelinus; Gilo de Allant; Philippus Fremillons; Renerius; Guido; Adam; Martinus.
1178. [153] With the agreement of Prince Bohemond III, his son Bertrandus and his wife, Renaudus Mausoerius makes a sealed grant to Odo de Sancto Amando magister militum Templi and the brother Knights Templar. He gives them half of Brahin, which is called Castellum, half of the casalia of Albot and... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Les Archives, pp. 134-5, no. 45; also ed. Prutz, Malteser Urkunden, pp. 41-2, no. 19 (RRH no. 568)
year: 1178
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Petrus de Cresequa
text: Apr. 1. Jerusalem. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Petrus de Creseca in assisia and in augmentation of his feodum 30 quintaria of the grapes harvested [vindemia] in the territories of Bethecartal and Ramessa and in the guastina called in Arabic [lingua Sarracenica] Theire and in Latin Casale Gaufridi de Portu. The grapes will be collected from the royal cellarium in Jerusalem. If the king should alienate the casalia, any future possessor of the land will be obliged to deliver the grapes to the house of Petrus in Jerusalem. This rent in grapes will be exempt from any servitium other than to the king [regia maiestas]. Witnesses: Rainaldus abbas Montis Syon; Balianus castellanus Ierusalem; Willelmus Patrun; Willelmus Beraldus; Iohannes Bricii; Radulfus Raimundi; Willelmus Pontii; Symon judex; Galterius Malpini. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Apr. 1. Jerusalem. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Petrus de Creseca in assisia and in augmentation of his feodum 30 quintaria of the grapes harvested [vindemia] in the territories of Bethecartal and Ramessa and in the guastina called... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:683-5, no. 401 (RRH no. 556)
year: 1178
initiator: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
recipient: Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia and his wife Iohanna
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May. 1-31. Rogerius sancti Hospitalis Ierusalem magister, with the agreement of his chapter, concedes under seal to Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia, his wife Iohanna and their heirs the houses they bought from Iohannes Fulco and his wife Gilia for 97 besants, on condition that Willelmus Baptizatus and Iohanna pay the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem rent [census] of 1 besant, payable in two instalments, on the Feast of St John the Baptist and at Christmas. The Hospital of St John will have preemption rights. Otherwise the properties can be sold to anyone except milites and churches. The Hospital has received 2 besants and 2 solidi for agreeing to the sale. The houses are in the vicus Belcarii in Jerusalem, by the city wall and near the Porta Nova, next to the house of Gerardus to the east and the house of Galterius de Betinubilo to the north. They are divided by a road which extends to the main public road [magna via publica] to the east. Witnesses: of the brothers of the Hospital of St John, frater Raimundus de S. Michaele preceptor; frater Goffridus thesaurarius; frater Stephanus hospitalarius; frater Godescalcus custos helemosine; of the curia of Jerusalem, Balianus regius castellanus; Guillelmus Beraldi; Guillelmus Patron; Huldricus Baptizatus; Iohannes Bricii; Guillelmus de Ponz; Arnulfus de Blanca Custodia; Robertus Niger; Bernardus Proet. The charter was drawn up by frater Jacob custos asinarie Hospitalis.
May. 1-31. Rogerius sancti Hospitalis Ierusalem magister, with the agreement of his chapter, concedes under seal to Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia, his wife Iohanna and their heirs the houses they bought from Iohannes Fulco and his wife Gilia for 97 besants, on condition that Willelmus... more
sources: Mayer, Von der Cour des Bourgeois, pp. 231-4, no. 5 (RRH no. 558)
year: 1178
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Balduynus de Sipro/Baudouin de Chipre
text: *Ju1. 1. With the agreement of his sister Sibille comtesse de Joppe, King Baldwin IV gives Balduynus de Sipro/Baudouin de Chipre a house called the domus balney/du Bain and 4 carrucate Francie in the casale of Galterius Exachius/Gautier Scagii/Gautier Fragi, called Laadii/Lahadia in Arabic [lingua Sarassenorum/langue arabe] as a reward for the services rendered to himself and to his father.
*Ju1. 1. With the agreement of his sister Sibille comtesse de Joppe, King Baldwin IV gives Balduynus de Sipro/Baudouin de Chipre a house called the domus balney/du Bain and 4 carrucate Francie in the casale of Galterius Exachius/Gautier Scagii/Gautier Fragi, called Laadii/Lahadia in Arabic [lingua... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:685-6, 847-8, nos. 402, 497 (RRH no. 559a)
year: 1178
initiator: Balduinus Rufus and his wife Artemilia
recipient: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Dec. 25 1177 - Aug. 31 1178. Balduinus Rufus and his wife Artemilia record that in the presence of domnus P[etrus] Sanctissimi Sepulcri prior and Robertus, his fellow canon, and other brothers of the Holy Sepulchre, they have given half of their house near [the church of] St John and have become confrater and consoror of the Holy Sepulchre. The house will be occupied by Balduinus and Artemilia during their lives. If either of them die, the surviving spouse can enter fully into fraternity, residing in the house while he or she lives. After the death of both the house will pass absolutely to the Holy Sepulchre. Witnesses: Henricus sacerdos; frater Raimundus; Bernardus mercator; Stephanus corvesarius; domnus Saxo; Raimundus Provincialis; Rodlandus Gerbinus; Pisanus; domna Calva.
Dec. 25 1177 - Aug. 31 1178. Balduinus Rufus and his wife Artemilia record that in the presence of domnus P[etrus] Sanctissimi Sepulcri prior and Robertus, his fellow canon, and other brothers of the Holy Sepulchre, they have given half of their house near [the church of] St John and have become... more
sources: Bresc-Bautier, Cart St-Sépulcre, pp. 318-19, no. 166 (RRH no. 569)
year: 1178
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli
recipient: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Aug. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife Eschive, Count Raymond III of Tripoli gives Master Roger de Moulins [and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem] land in the bourg of Tripoli.
*Aug. 1-31. With the agreement of his wife Eschive, Count Raymond III of Tripoli gives Master Roger de Moulins [and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem] land in the bourg of Tripoli.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:370, no. 543 (RRH no. 559c)
year: 1178
initiator: Petrus prior Dominici Sepulcri
recipient: Rodricus comes and the professed brothers of his Order Montjoie
institution: Holy Sepulchre
additional institution: Order of Montjoie
text: Sept. 8. With the agreement of his chapter and in the presence of Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, P. Ecclesie Dominici Sepulchri Prior leases under seal to Magister Rotericus and his brothers, milites, committed to the Cistercian profession, who wish to reside in the land of Jerusalem, some land, situated next to the tolum Patriarche to the left of the road at magna Mathomaria, for a rent [censualiter] of 10 besants, payable annually on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The land is bounded on the east by the land of Sanctus Helias, on the west and south by the road beween it and the land of the patriarch, and on the north by the rotunda [tolum] of the patriarch and the land of Nicolaus Scriba and Willelmus Megeleus. Without the payment of additional rent, the canons add another pecia terre with a cistern to the west, which used to be occupied by a man called Angeler. Witnesses: of the canons who are priests, Constantinus; Arnulphus Subprior; Balduinus; Bartholomeus Cantor; of the canons who are deacons, Rogerius; Gaufridus de novo vico; Bonifacius; of the canons who are subdeacons, Petrus; Guido; Matheus; of the laymen, Gaufridus Turonensis; Robertus de Ping.; Iohannes Raimundi; Willelmus Beraudi; Willelmus de Pontz.
Sept. 8. With the agreement of his chapter and in the presence of Patriarch Amalric of Jerusalem, P. Ecclesie Dominici Sepulchri Prior leases under seal to Magister Rotericus and his brothers, milites, committed to the Cistercian profession, who wish to reside in the land of Jerusalem, some land,... more
sources: Paoli, Cod dipl 1:247-248, no. 205 (RRH no. 561)