RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
1110
year: 1182
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Galterius Cesaree Palestine dominus
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Nov. 14. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, confirming for Rogerius Hospitalis magister and his brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the purchase they made from domnus Galterius de Cesarea of Galilea for 5000 besants, as a masked eleemosynary grant, freed from the performance of servitium. Galilea is bordered on the east by castellum Area, on the south by the casale domni Amalrici, by Aronia and by the dependencies of Coscia, on the west by the sea and by Daidonum, and on the north by casale sancte Anne and casale Templi as far as Daidonum. Witnesses: Monacus Cesariensis archiepiscopus; Gvido Ioppensis et Ascalonitanus comes; Ioscelinus regius senescalcus; Balduinus de Ybelino; Balianus frater eius; Aimericus regius constabularius; Petrus Costa; Carolus; Gazellus. The charter was drawn up by Gvillelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Nov. 14. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Ierusalem Latinorum rex sextus, makes a sealed eleemosynary grant, confirming for Rogerius Hospitalis magister and his brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem the purchase they made from domnus Galterius de Cesarea of Galilea for... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:740-2, 787, 979, nos. 435, 465, 595 (RRH no. 618)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1111
year: 1182
initiator: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Nov. 17. Acre. Master Roger orders the transference of 50 besants each year from the rents of a house in front of the church of St Mark in Acre, belonging to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, to provide a priest to say Mass in the Order’s church for the soul of Pons Marrans.
*Nov. 17. Acre. Master Roger orders the transference of 50 besants each year from the rents of a house in front of the church of St Mark in Acre, belonging to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, to provide a priest to say Mass in the Order’s church for the soul of Pons Marrans.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:435, no. 646 (RRH no. 618a)
year: 1182
initiator: Ugo Broerius
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1181 - Dec. 24 1182. With the agreement of his wife Maria, Ugo Broerius, the son of the late Petrus Broerius and Willelma Broeria, sells to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frater Nicholaus de Gusancio domus Hospitalis Montis Peregrini preceptor, his statio situated before the meat market [macellum] in the city of Tripoli for 113 Saracen besants. The shop is bordered on one side by a house belonging to Willelmus de Tortosa and on another by the house of Bernardus Furnarius. On another it is close to the barbacan [barbacana] where the public way reaches the gate. Witnesses: dominus Girardus de Monte Olivo Tripolis vicecomes; dominus Saxius; Johannes de Moneta; Willelmus Catalanus; Johannes Bulfarachius; Laurentius de Becelmia; Willelmus Isarnus.
Dec. 25 1181 - Dec. 24 1182. With the agreement of his wife Maria, Ugo Broerius, the son of the late Petrus Broerius and Willelma Broeria, sells to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frater Nicholaus de Gusancio domus Hospitalis Montis Peregrini preceptor, his statio situated... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:421, No. 620 (RRH no. 620)
year: 1182
initiator: Richelda, together with her son Bernardus Coppus
recipient: Petrus Federici, Leonus Provincialis, Bandinus Beccus Vallideserclus, Symon, Gandolfus, Bonesegnia and Marchus, representing the city of Pisa in Tripoli
text: Dec. 25 1181 - Dec. 24 1182. Tripoli. Richelda, together with her son Bernardus Coppus and with the agreement of her daughter Maria, sells Petrus Federici, Leonus Provincialis, Bandinus Beccus Vallideserclus, Symon, Gandolfus, Bonesegnia and Marchus, established in Tripoli and representing the city of Pisa in the sale, her houses in Tripoli for 188 besants. On the east the houses front the public way, on the west they adjoin the house of the vicecomitissa, on the north the house of Marinus and on the south the Pisan houses. Witnesses: Girardus de Monte Olivo Tripolis vicecomes, who seals the deed of sale; Willelmus de Calvo Monte; dominus Saxius; Iohannes de Moneta; Willelmus Catalanus; Iohannes Bulfarachii; Ugo Maurelini; Francardus; Iohannes Georgii; frater eius Marcus; Stephanus Mamuli; Guiduchius.
Dec. 25 1181 - Dec. 24 1182. Tripoli. Richelda, together with her son Bernardus Coppus and with the agreement of her daughter Maria, sells Petrus Federici, Leonus Provincialis, Bandinus Beccus Vallideserclus, Symon, Gandolfus, Bonesegnia and Marchus, established in Tripoli and representing the city... more
sources: Müller, Documenti, p. 24, no. 20 (RRH no. 621)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
1114
year: 1182
initiator: Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem and Petrus prior of the Holy Sepulchre
recipient: Conradus de Dachavv Dux
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: (c. 1182). Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem and P. sanctae resurrectionis ecclesiae prior, together with the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, write under seal to Conradus de Dachavv Dux [Count Conrad III of Dachau], reminding him how, when he had been on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, he was told that in the time of his father his men had murdered a canon. In recompense he had promised to build a church in honour of the Cross. He should also help restore properties lost by the canons.
(c. 1182). Patriarch Eraclius of Jerusalem and P. sanctae resurrectionis ecclesiae prior, together with the chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, write under seal to Conradus de Dachavv Dux [Count Conrad III of Dachau], reminding him how, when he had been on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, he was told that in... more
sources: Conrad of Scheyern, pp. 93-4 (RRH no. 623)
RRR: Agreement/treaty
1115
year: 1182
initiator: Stephana ecclesiae sanctae Dei genetricis Mariae quae vulgo dicitur Magna humilis ministra
recipient: Jean abbot of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary the Great
additional institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: (c. 1182?). [177] Stéphanie, abbesse of St Mary the Great, and Jean, abbé of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, reach agreement on the extent of their lands, situated in the casalia of Gemerosa, owned by St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, and Trakemia, owned by St Mary the Great. The agreement was concluded at the intitative of R., previously prince of Antioch and now in possession of the lordship of Hebron, who oversaw the establishment of the lands’ borders, with the consent of his wife Stéphanie. The agreement is recorded in two charters, sealed respectively by the abbot of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and the abbess of St Mary the Great. Witnesses: Johannes Barzela castellanus Sancti Abraham, who established the boundaries; Simon Judex; Letardus de Sancto Abraham; Hugo Normannus; representing the abbot, Willelmus de Sicilia; Stephanus eleemosinarius; Petrus de Sancto Lazaro; Roberti frater; Robertus; representing the abbess, frater Gervasius; F. Stephanus curator ovium; Georgius notarius abbatissae; and others.
(c. 1182?). [177] Stéphanie, abbesse of St Mary the Great, and Jean, abbé of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, reach agreement on the extent of their lands, situated in the casalia of Gemerosa, owned by St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, and Trakemia, owned by St Mary the Great. The... more
sources: Kohler, ‘Chartes’, pp. 153-4, no. 45 (RRH no. 623a)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
1116
year: 1183
initiator: Regnaud, lord of margat
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 1. [178] Margatum. With the agreement of Prince Bohemond III of Antioch and his son Bertrandus, Rainaldus Masoerius dominus Margatti makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the sick and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius domus Hospitalis magister and frater Garnerius Hospitalis preceptor. He gives all of Rogia with all its dependencies and raitabiles villani and with whatever lordship he has, freed from all servicium. He will, however, have usufruct of half of Rogia during his lifetime. After his death or in the event that he decides to enter the religious life, that half will pass to the Hospital. Witnesses: dominus Amelinus de Tevilla; Stephanus de Haillant; Zacharias castellanus Margatti; Martinus de Nazareth; Baldoinus de Rum; Willelmus de Sicardum; Nichiforus; Adam; Droco burgensis. The charter was drawn up by magister Morellus.
Jan. 1. [178] Margatum. With the agreement of Prince Bohemond III of Antioch and his son Bertrandus, Rainaldus Masoerius dominus Margatti makes a sealed eleemosynary grant to the sick and brothers of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius domus Hospitalis magister and frater Garnerius... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:423, no. 623 (RRH no. 612)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1117
year: 1183
initiator: Principes of the kingdom in Jerusalem
text: Feb. 1-28. An assembly of the principes of the kingdom in Jerusalem agrees that, given imminent needs, a general tax [census] should be collected throughout the kingdom, in order to raise large numbers of horse and foot. With the agreement [de communi] of all principes, ecclesiastical and secular, and with the assent of all the people [plebs], it is publicly decreed that in every city there should be chosen 4 viri prudentes, who, having sworn to act in good faith, will owe on their own behalf, and will compel others, to give, whatever their faith or sex, 1 besant from every 100 of the value of their moveables [their cash, goods and the debts owing to them], and 2 besants in every 100 of the value of their revenues [de redditibus]. Those worth less are liable for foagium: a proportionate tax on each hearth [focus], ranging from 1 besant, through half a besant to a rabuinus if their possessions are worth less than a hearth. The valuations could be assessed personally and will be kept secret. Every church and monastery and all barones and vavassores ought to pay 2 besants for every 100 they have in revenues. Mercenaries [solidarii] will pay 1 besant in every 100. The possessors of casalia must testify on oath as to the number of hearths [foci] in their villae and casalia, and should pay 1 besant for every hearth, so that if a casale has 100 hearths the charge will be 100 besants. Although the rustici can be compelled to repay a lord, the burden should be distributed proportionately between rich and poor rustici. In the regions between Haifa and Jerusalem the proceeds of the taxation should be sent to Jerusalem where they will be received and weighed in sealed bags in the presence of the patriarch or his representative [nuntius], the prior of the Holy Sepulchre and the castellan of Jerusalem. They will be stored in the treasury of the Holy Cross in a chest with 3 locks [serae] and keys, the first to be held by the patriarch, the second by the prior of the Holy Sepulchre and the third by the castellan and the 4 citizen collectors of Jerusalem. In the regions between Haifa and Beirut, the money will be sent to Acre and weighed by the 4 citizen collectors of the city and will be deposited in sealed bags in a chest with 3 locks and keys, of which the first will be held by the archbishop of Tyre, the second by dominus Ioscelinus regius senescalcus and the third by the 4 citizen collectors. The proceeds of the taxation should not be spent on ordinary business but entirely on the defence of the land. The exactions, commonly called tallia, will be exacted once and will not become customary.
Feb. 1-28. An assembly of the principes of the kingdom in Jerusalem agrees that, given imminent needs, a general tax [census] should be collected throughout the kingdom, in order to raise large numbers of horse and foot. With the agreement [de communi] of all principes, ecclesiastical and secular,... more
sources: William of Tyre, pp. 1043-6 (RRH no. 622)
year: 1183
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Iohannes Bogalet scriba
text: *Oct. 1 1180 - Mar. 19 1183. King Baldwin [IV] gives Iohannes Bogalet scriba a house at Castellum Nouum.
*Oct. 1 1180 - Mar. 19 1183. King Baldwin [IV] gives Iohannes Bogalet scriba a house at Castellum Nouum.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:742, no. 436
year: 1183
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Mar. 19. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes and his wife Sibilla the king’s sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in civitate Ierusalem sancta Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, an annual rent of 1000 besants, drawn on the cathena of Acre in the instalments customarily paid by the cathena, and the casale called Iesce/Iesse situated in the mountains of Acre, except for half of that casale which Alemandina holds as dowry [in dotem]; after her death this will revert to Ioscelinus. The gift is made in exchange for Maron, which the king had previously given to Ioscelinus. The same service will be owed as had previously been rendered for Maron, except for the assisiae which are in the land of Maron. The king confirms the purchase by Ioscelinus from Iohannes Bogalet scriba for 150 besants of a house at Castellum Nouum, which the king had previously given to Iohannes Bogalet. The king also gives Ioscelinus Iohannes drugemannus of Castellum Nouum with his heirs and goods. Witnesses: Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes; Aimericus constabularius; Balduinus de Ybelin; Balianus frater eius; Gaufridus Tortus; Gotsuinus Boccus; Guillelmus de Molembecca. The charter was drawn up by Guillelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
Mar. 19. Acre. With the agreement of Guido Ioppes et Ascalonis comes and his wife Sibilla the king’s sister, Baldwin, per dei gratiam in civitate Ierusalem sancta Latinorum rex sextus, gives under seal to Ioscelinus, his uncle and senescalcus, an annual rent of 1000 besants, drawn on the cathena of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:742-5, 788, 852-3, 979, nos. 437, 466, 506, 596 (RRH no. 625)