RRR: Privilege/exemption
2010
year: 1225
initiator: Lord of Sahyun
recipient: Venetians
text: Oct. 8. The lord of Sahyun issues a privilege to the Venetians, represented by Thomaxinus Foscarini, who will pay 10 dirhams [derame] for pepper, 8 for incense and 4 and a half for cotton [bombaxum]. They are granted security and rights to property in shipwreck and on death, in which case their goods will be administered by the lord of Sahyun according to instructions from the doge and the [Venetian] bailo of Acre. Merchants in general will not suffer if an individual Venetian commits homicide.
Oct. 8. The lord of Sahyun issues a privilege to the Venetians, represented by Thomaxinus Foscarini, who will pay 10 dirhams [derame] for pepper, 8 for incense and 4 and a half for cotton [bombaxum]. They are granted security and rights to property in shipwreck and on death, in which case their... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 2:259-60, no. 270
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2012
year: 1225
initiator: Thomaxinus Foscarini
recipient: Sultan of Aleppo
text: Nov. 1-30. Thomaxinus Foscarini, sent as emissary by Doge Pietro Ziani, negotiates further privileges with the sultan of Aleppo, adding to those agreed on 12 September. The Venetian demands for a fontega, church and court in the port of Latakia are refused, because an emir now owns Latakia independently, but the sultan promises to ask the emir to give the Venetians security. [In Latakia] the payments on merchandise are reduced to 3 per cent on sales and purchases. In the event of the death of Venetians in Aleppan territory their goods will be administered by the sultan according to instructions from the doge and the [Venetian] baillo of Acre. The privilege of 8 October from the lord of Sahyun is incorporated.
Nov. 1-30. Thomaxinus Foscarini, sent as emissary by Doge Pietro Ziani, negotiates further privileges with the sultan of Aleppo, adding to those agreed on 12 September. The Venetian demands for a fontega, church and court in the port of Latakia are refused, because an emir now owns Latakia... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 2:256-60, no. 270 (RRH no. 972)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2076
year: 1227
initiator: Pope Gregory IX
recipient: Hermannus, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans and the brothers of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: [Jul. 28. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX grants Hermannus magister religiose fraternitatis Hospitalis Sancte Marie Theutonicorum Jerosolimitanorum and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans papal protection and adds to their privileges.
[Jul. 28. Anagni. Pope Gregory IX grants Hermannus magister religiose fraternitatis Hospitalis Sancte Marie Theutonicorum Jerosolimitanorum and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans papal protection and adds to their privileges.
sources: Gregory IX, Les Registres 1:114-15, no. 194. Calendar entry].
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2137
year: 1229
initiator: Dominus Mellechallis de Alappo, Soldanus
recipient: Doge of Venice
text: Dec. 17. Aleppo. Dominus Mellechallis de Alappo, Soldanus, comes to an agreement with the doge of Venice, represented by Johannes Succugullus. He grants safe-conduct to all Venetian merchants and their merchandise. They should pay dues of 6 per cent on all merchandise they buy or sell in Aleppo, except cotton, which is charged by the load. On all merchandise they export they should similarly pay 6 per cent, but specific dues are owed on cloth [draparia], spices and cotton, and on merchandise in the fondicum outside the city, payable at the bridge [pons] where taxes are collected. The amounts owed for camel- or pack-horse loads of pepper, cotton, silk and wood [rama] are reduced. The goods of Venetians who die in Aleppan territory are protected. The Venetians can use the fondicum at the bridge as a lodging house. At Latakia they ought to have a church, fondicum, curia, bailulus and oven; and in Aleppo a fondicum, curia and baiulus. The baiulus can settle disputes among Venetians. A special emir, at present Bedardinus Moamedar, will hear complaints made in the diwan [duana]. Goods involved in any shipwreck at Latakia or Zibellum or elsewhere are protected. Venetian merchants will not suffer in general if a Venetian commits robbery.
Dec. 17. Aleppo. Dominus Mellechallis de Alappo, Soldanus, comes to an agreement with the doge of Venice, represented by Johannes Succugullus. He grants safe-conduct to all Venetian merchants and their merchandise. They should pay dues of 6 per cent on all merchandise they buy or sell in Aleppo,... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 2:274-6, no. 276 (RRH no. 1019)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2105
year: 1229
initiator: Hartmann and his nephew Hartmann, counts of Kyburg
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Before Mar. 31. Hartmann and [his nephew] Hartmann, counts of Kyburg, privilege the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in their domain for burying their brother and father Wernherus in Acre and, after peace had been made with the Muslims [gentiles], transferring his bones to Jerusalem.
Before Mar. 31. Hartmann and [his nephew] Hartmann, counts of Kyburg, privilege the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in their domain for burying their brother and father Wernherus in Acre and, after peace had been made with the Muslims [gentiles], transferring his bones to Jerusalem.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:394-5, no. 1937
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2111
year: 1229
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: People of Acre
text: *Mar. 25 - Apr. 30. Acre. The emperor Frederick grants a privilege of liberty to the people of Acre.
*Mar. 25 - Apr. 30. Acre. The emperor Frederick grants a privilege of liberty to the people of Acre.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1115-16, no. 664
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2112
year: 1229
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Men of Montpellier
text: April. 1-30. Acre. Responding to a complaint from men from Montpellier in Acre that an imperial ban on the ships [naves et vasselli] of Marseille sailing to Acre has made it impossible for Montpellier merchants, accustomed to travel in the ships of Marseille, to trade, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicile rex, concedes under seal that in future men from Montpellier can bring their goods and merchandise in other ships and can enter and leave Acre through the cathena, paying what is due, as previously. Witnesses: Balyanus domnus Sydonis; Oddo de Montebelyardo comestabulus regni Ierosolimitani; Thomas comes Acerrarum balius ejusdem regni; Iohannes de Ybelino; Guarnerius Alemannus; Aymarus nepos fratris Aymari; and others.
April. 1-30. Acre. Responding to a complaint from men from Montpellier in Acre that an imperial ban on the ships [naves et vasselli] of Marseille sailing to Acre has made it impossible for Montpellier merchants, accustomed to travel in the ships of Marseille, to trade, Frederick, dei gratia... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1116-9, 1357, nos. 665, 779 (RRH no. 1014)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2117
year: 1229
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Pisans
text: Apr. 21-30. Acre. - Wishing to reward the Pisans for their fidelity and services, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, records under seal that Malpillus, Pipinus and Buitus, the consules of the Pisans in Acre, have shown him evidence of the Pisan contribution to the preservation of the kingdom of Jerusalem. He therefore confirms the full liberty the Pisans enjoy in Acre to import and export horses and other mounts. No baiulus appointed by Frederick or his heirs is to make an special prohibition, unless it is one that is generally inposed. The Pisans are to enjoy all their rights in the kingdom of Jerusalem and Frederick orders his baiuli in Tyre and Jaffa to maintain the Pisans in all their rights and possessions. Witnesses: Oddo de Montebelyardo conestabulus regni Ierosolimitani; Balianus domnus Sydonis; Iohannes de Ybellino; Guarnerius Alemannus; Aymo nepos eius; Aymarus nepos fratris Aymari de domo Hospitalis sancti Iohannis; and others.
Apr. 21-30. Acre. - Wishing to reward the Pisans for their fidelity and services, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, records under seal that Malpillus, Pipinus and Buitus, the consules of the Pisans in Acre, have shown him evidence of the Pisan... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1135-7, no. 670 (RRH no. 1006)
year: 1229
initiator: Emperor Frederick II
recipient: Pisans
text: Apr. 21-30. Acre. Appreciative of the fidelity and services of Malpillus, Pipinus and Buitus, the consules of the Pisans in Acre, and of the contribution made by the Pisans to the preservation of the kingdom of Jerusalem, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et Sicilie rex, makes a sealed grant to the Pisans, giving them a curia and freedom in the city of Jerusalem, with the right of coming and going with their goods and merchandise. Witnesses: Oddo de Montebelyardo conestabulus regni Ierosolimitani; Balyanus domnus Sydonis; Iohannes de Ybellino; Guarnerius Alemannus; Aymo nepos eiusdem Guarnerii; Aymarus nepos fratris Aymari de domo Hospitalis sancti Iohannis; and others.
Apr. 21-30. Acre. Appreciative of the fidelity and services of Malpillus, Pipinus and Buitus, the consules of the Pisans in Acre, and of the contribution made by the Pisans to the preservation of the kingdom of Jerusalem, Frederick, dei gratia Romanorum imperator semper augustus, Ierusalem et... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1139-40, no. 673 (RRH no. 1007)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2136
year: 1229
initiator: Dominus Methafardinus Saonae
recipient: Doge of Venice
text: Nov. 1-30. Sahyun. Dominus Methafardinus Saonae comes to an agreement with the doge of Venice. He grants safe-conduct to all Venetian merchants leaving or entering his land, on their way to or from Aleppo. He confirms his father’s agreement with Venice. He grants security of goods in cases of shipwreck or death. The Venetians can decide juridically on cases involving them alone. They will pay 8 dir. [dirhams] for a camel-load of pepper and 6 and a quarter for a pack-horse’s load of pepper. They will pay 4 dir. for each camel-load of cotton and 2 and two-thirds for every mule-load of cotton.
Nov. 1-30. Sahyun. Dominus Methafardinus Saonae comes to an agreement with the doge of Venice. He grants safe-conduct to all Venetian merchants leaving or entering his land, on their way to or from Aleppo. He confirms his father’s agreement with Venice. He grants security of goods in cases of... more
sources: Tafel and Thomas, Urkunden 2:272-3, no. 275 (RRH no. 1018)