RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
2460
year: 1244
initiator: Pope Innocent IV
recipient: Bishop of Tortosa
text: Jun. 19. Cività Castellana. The bishop of Tripoli has refused to confirm the election by the chapter of the ecclesia Sancti Michaelis Tripolitani ordinis Sancti Augustini of Johannes de Valentia as prior. Pope Innocent IV orders the bishop of Tortosa [episcopus Anteradensis] to put Johannes in possession of his office on papal authority.
Jun. 19. Cività Castellana. The bishop of Tripoli has refused to confirm the election by the chapter of the ecclesia Sancti Michaelis Tripolitani ordinis Sancti Augustini of Johannes de Valentia as prior. Pope Innocent IV orders the bishop of Tortosa [episcopus Anteradensis] to put Johannes in... more
sources: Innocent IV, Les Registres 1:125-6, no. 737
RRR: Agreement/treaty
2461
year: 1244
initiator: Henricus de Honloch, master of the Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans, and the chapter of the Hospital
recipient: Iacobus de Amigdala
institution: Hospital of Saint Mary of the Germans
text: Jul. 7. Acre. In palatio magistri hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum. Frater Henricus de Honloch magister and the chapter of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans on one side, and dominus Iacobus de Amigdala on the other, reach an agreement, sealed with the seals of the chapter and of Iacobus, over certain charters of comes Iozolinus relating to the land of Maron, rents of 7000 besants, which Iozolinus had from the funda and cathena of Acre, and other rights which Iozolinus had in the kingdom of Jerusalem. Iacobus claimed half of these by reason of his inheritance from his mother domina Agnes, the daughter of comes Iozolinus. After the intervention of friends, the parties agree the following. With the consent of his brothers in convent, frater Henricus recognizes Iacobus as the legitimate heir and invests him with half of Maron, half of the rents of 7000 besants, and half of the rights of Iozolinus in the kingdom of Jerusalem. Dominus Iacobus de Amigdalia renounces claims to the other half of Maron and the other rents and rights of Iozolinus. He agrees that the original charters should be held by the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, who had bought the estates from domina Beatrix, the first-born daughter of Iozolinus, reserving claims to half of other properties, should they be restored to Christian hands. He promises never to challenge his sale to the Order of half of Castrum Regis for 6400 besants. or his leasing to the Order of half of Maron for an annual rent of 2500 besants, which is described in a separate charter. He agrees that should other properties, at present held by the Sarraceni, return to Christian hands, he will seek arbitration. He will never encourage any other individual to take action against the Order. Any breach of this agreement will carry a penalty of 2000 marchae argenti. Witnesses: of the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, frater Conradus de Nasso preceptor magnus; Guarnerus de Mereberc marescalcus; Gunterus commendator Apulie; Iohannes de Niflanda castellanus Montis fortis; Conradus hospitalarius; Ludowicus drapperius; Henricus de Diling; Symon de Huasi; of others, dominus Balduinus de Pinkin; dominus Stephanus de Sauvani; dominus Raulus Alemannus; Philippus Balduinus.
Jul. 7. Acre. In palatio magistri hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum. Frater Henricus de Honloch magister and the chapter of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans on one side, and dominus Iacobus de Amigdala on the other, reach an agreement, sealed with the seals of the chapter and of Iacobus... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 75-6, no. 98 (RRH no. 1120)
year: 1244
initiator: Iacobus de Amigdala
recipient: Henricus de Honloch, 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. 7. Acre. In palatio magistri hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum. Iacobus de Amigdalia leases under seal to frater Henricus de Honloch magister domus hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans his half of Maron for a rent of 2500 Saracen besants a year, which ought to be paid in Acre or in the castle called Montfort by the treasury [thesaurus] of the Order in 4 instalments of 625 Saracen besants of Acre weight. Any deferment of payment for 6 months and 20 days will lead to a fine of 1000 besants and a deferment of a year and 20 days will allow Iacobus or his heirs to repossess the property, while the other half of Maron will be occupied as a pledge until the Order’s debts are repaid. Should Maron revert to them, Iacobus or his heirs will pay the half-service owed for it. Should Maron be lost through warfare or any way that is not culpable, the rent will be decreased in accord with the decision of arbitrators. Witnesses: of the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans, Conradus de Nasso magnus preceptor; Guernerus de Mereberch mareschalcus; Gunterius commendator Apulie; Iohannes de Nifland castellanus Montis fortis; Conradus hospitalarius; Ludowicus drapperius; Henricus de Diling; Symon de Huasi; of others, Balduinus de Pinkin miles; Stephanus de Sawani miles; Raulus Alemannus miles; Philippus de Baduin.
Jul. 7. Acre. In palatio magistri hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum. Iacobus de Amigdalia leases under seal to frater Henricus de Honloch magister domus hospitalis sancte Marie Theotonicorum and the brothers of the Hospital of St Mary of the Germans his half of Maron for a rent of 2500 Saracen... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, pp. 77-8, no. 99 (RRH no. 1121)
RRR: Privilege/exemption
2463
year: 1244
initiator: Marsilius Georgius [Marsilio Zorzi] bajulus in Syria Venetorum
text: Before Aug. [373] Acre. Marsilius Ieorgius [Marsilius Zorzi], baiulus in Syria, lists Venetian properties [other than in or near Tyre], especially those in Acre. (I). He lists in the city of Acre. (1) In ruga furni: a stacio next to the house of Pandulfus, which returns each year in rent 24 besants; another stacio next door, returning 25 besants; 2 houses on the second level [in solario], returning respectively 20 and 42 besants; 2 small houses, one being next to the oven, returning respectively 7 and 10 besants; an oven, returning 150 besants. (2) Below the palatium in which the baiulus resides: 1 tabula at the head of the palacium, returning 13 besants; 5 habitationes in the solarium medium at the head of the palacium, 4 of which return 18 besants and one 17 and a half besants; a habitatio which is now vacant but which when occupied returns 16 besants; 6 staciones below the palacium, one of which returns 160 besants, 4 return 180 besants, and one returns 154 besants. (3) Between the palacium and the church of St Mark: 4 stationes, returning respectively, 184, 121, 100 and 115 besants, and a house on the way to the curia of the baiulus, which is only rented to merchants who come from Venice. When a garavana is in Acre, it is rented for 12 besants a month. (4) The tabulae or bancae situated around the logia. The first, which is next to the church door in the direction of the house where the baiulus resides, returns 25 besants and 18 karacta. The second, which is small, returns 12 besants. Of the other 6, 3 return 25 besants and 3 return respectively 18, 34 and 41 besants. (5) Below the great palatium of the fonticum, overlooking the road and square [campus], 16 stationes, of which one is situated towards the logia, another is called the statio de la Cocorda and a third is vacant. Of the 15 occupied stationes, 2 return 61 besants, 2 return 50 besants, 2 return 45 besants, one returns 35, one returns 33, one returns 60, one returns 55, one returns 45, and 4 return 40. (6) Within and below the great palacium of the fonticum. A statio, next to the logia, which is reserved for the use of the baiulus and his goods. A second statio, which is large, returns 7 besants a month when there is a garavana at Acre. A small camera in which resides Iohannes Gastaldio plazarius comunis; this is under another camera, where the plebanus lives and is treated as part of his stipend, which also consists of 36 besants and a suit of clothes each Christmas; 13 other camerae, one of which is small: 11 of these each return 3 besants a month and one 14 besants a year. A closed street within the fonticum which returns 3 besants a month. (7) On the first floor [in solario de medio] of the great palacium of the fonticum. 11 houses, 9 of which are leased on monthly terms when the caravana comes to Acre: 4 for 6 besants a month, one for 8, one for 10, one for 13, one for 14, one for 15. Of the two houses not rented, one [already mentioned] is shared by the plebanus and by Iohannes Gastaldus; the other - a small one - is the residence of one of the priests. (8) On the first floor of the upper part of the palacium, towards [the church of] St Demetrius. 4 houses, which are rented when the caravana comes to Acre, one for 4 besants a month and 3 for 5; and 6 camerae - 2 large and 4 small - the large being rented for 5 besants a month and the small for 3. 5 habitationes and 1 camera, used a stable when the caravana comes, next to St Demetrius. 4 of these, one being next to a cistern and another above the stable, are rented for 8, 12, 16 and 30 besants a year. The fifth is rented pro caravana at 8 besants [presumably at a monthly rate]. (9) A house in the fonticum, containing 11 camerae on lower and upper floors. It belongs to domina Pavia, whose ancestors have held it from the commune of Venice for a long time. She pays an annual rent to [the church of] St Mark of 7 besants. (10) A house in the fonticum and near the church containing the following: 2 habitationes, one being next to the stairs of the great palacium, returning respectively 9 and 22 besants a year; 2 camerae, used to store wood, lime and stone; a house, occupied by Buraffas plazarius, as part of his stipend, which also includes 36 besants and a suit of clothes presented every Christmas; 5 other habitationes, large and small, one being on the sea next to the tower and another by the stairs of the great palacium. 2 return 36 besants a year; the others 7, 12 and 16 besants respectively. (11) A tower next to the church and by the sea, containing a habitatio above and a camera below, rented respectively for 14 and 7 besants a month when the caravana comes; and in the basement [volta] there is a prison. (12) A house belonging to the commune on the other side of the road from the great palatium of the fonticum, bounded on the west by alms-houses [domus de helimosina]. It contains 3 stationes, one being rented for 20 besants a year and 2 for 43 besants, together with a habitatio above, which is rented for 20 besants. (13) A house recovered by the commune and shared with Pandulfus, out of which has been created 2 stationes, each returning 55 besants, and a habitatio above, returning 38 besants. (14) A house of the commune of Venice, overlooking its square [campus], in which are 2 stationes, each returning 70 besants, with 3 habitationes above, returning 20, 22 and 24 besants respectively. A machomaria, converted into sections and rented for 60 and c.36 besants. A house, bounded on the north by the house of Petrus Vasannus, with a statio below, rented for 30 besants, and 2 habitationes above, rented for 16 and 36 besants. A house, bought for the commune by Marsilius Ieorgius himself for 1200 besants, which is opposite the logia of the church of St Mark. It is shared with Balduinus de la Tregla and Nicolaos de Misina, the son of the late Leonardus Villanus. It contains a large statio and a small statio, with a habitatio above. The commune’s half share of the rents comes to 40, 30 and 12 besants respectively. There are 3 bance below the house. The half share of the rents returns in 2 cases 4 [374] besants and in one 8 besants. (II). Marsilius lists infringements of the Venetians’ rights by the crown and its representatives in the kingdom of Jerusalem. (1) The crown demands the tax of terciaria from all Venetians who transport any people in their ships or vessels, when according to their privileges they should only be charged on pilgrims departing from the country. The government refuses to give the compensation agreed of 300 besants from the fonticum of Tyre. On the other hand, during the time Marsilius has held office, no Venetian has paid terciaria. (2) If any Venetian goes to Damascus or any Muslim land and buys merchandise, he has to pay in sales-tax in Acre of 8.33 [8 besants and 8 karacta] per cent and an exit tax of 4.16 [4 besants and 4 karacta] per cent should he wish to export to Venice, although he can resort to bribing an official [paciscatur cum illo, qui est super hoc pro rege]. (3) If any vessel sailing from Venice unloads in Tyre or any other city, and the merchants wish to transport their goods [merces] overland to Acre, they must pay 9.33 per cent [9 besants and a third]. (4) If any Venetian merchant should go to Damascus or any Muslim city and wishes to carry merchandise with him out of Acre, he must pay 1 karactum for every besant of the estimated worth of the merchandise. (5) The sale of slaves and horses brought into Acre attract a tax of 1 besant each. This has always been resisted by the Venetians, sometimes successfully. (III). Marsilius draws attention to the Venetian claims to a church and street [ruga] in Jerusalem and all the cities of the kingdom. He refers particularly to Ascalon, of which Venice claims a third. In that territory there are 72 casalia, with at least 200 families residing.
Before Aug. [373] Acre. Marsilius Ieorgius [Marsilius Zorzi], baiulus in Syria, lists Venetian properties [other than in or near Tyre], especially those in Acre. (I). He lists in the city of Acre. (1) In ruga furni: a stacio next to the house of Pandulfus, which returns each year in rent 24 besants... more
sources: Marsilio Zorzi, pp. 172-81 (RRH no. 1116)
year: 1244
initiator: Johannes de Rocka Rubea
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 20. Acre. In the house of the Hospital of St John. Johannes de Rocka Rubea gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frater Guillelmus de Castronovo magister, a casale called Esckas in the territory of Nablus, which his wife had received from the lord Renier Hostiarius, who had held it from King Guy of Jerusalem. Witnesses: Balduinus de Pinckinni; Guilielmus de Malembech; Santorus judex; Guilielmus prior S. Michaelis presbiter; Bonifatius canonicus S. Crucis Acconensis; Guilielmus Cotenna de S. Gilio campsor; magister Johannes Medicus; Bernardus de Caselles; Johannes Marescalcus; Johannes de Scalona.
Aug. 20. Acre. In the house of the Hospital of St John. Johannes de Rocka Rubea gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frater Guillelmus de Castronovo magister, a casale called Esckas in the territory of Nablus, which his wife had received from the lord Renier Hostiarius, who... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:619, no. 2330 (RRH no. 1122)
year: 1244
text: Feb. 18 1229 - Aug. 23 1244. Jerusalem. Near the Damascus Gate. Epitaph of Iohanne[s] de la Roche[lle], brother of Adam de la Roche[l]le.
Feb. 18 1229 - Aug. 23 1244. Jerusalem. Near the Damascus Gate. Epitaph of Iohanne[s] de la Roche[lle], brother of Adam de la Roche[l]le.
sources: Sandoli, Corpus, pp. 147-8, no. 200
year: 1244
institution: Saint Anne
text: Feb. 18 1229 - Aug. 23 1244. Jerusalem. St Anne. Epitaph of Iohannes de Valencinis.
Feb. 18 1229 - Aug. 23 1244. Jerusalem. St Anne. Epitaph of Iohannes de Valencinis.
sources: Claverie, ‘Les difficultés’, pp. 72-4
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
2467
year: 1244
initiator: Patriarch Robert of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the queen of Cyprus, who is Bauilla regni Ierosolimitani, Tirenensis archiepiscopus, R. Acconensis episcopus, G. Sidonensis episcopus, R. Lidenensis episcopus, frater Hermannus Petragoricensis magister milicie Templi, frater Willelmus magister domus Hospi-talis sancti Johannis, praeceptor domus sancte Marie Teutonicorum, Odo de Monte Beligardo dominus Tyberiadensis et constabularius regni Ierosolimitani and Philippus de Monte forti dominus Turonensis
recipient: Pope Innocent IV
text: Sept. 11. Acre. Patriarch Robert of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the queen of Cyprus, who is Bauilla regni Ierosolimitani, Tirenensis archiepiscopus, R. Acconensis episcopus, G. Sidonensis episcopus, R. Lidenensis episcopus, frater Hermannus Petragoricensis magister milicie Templi, frater Willelmus magister domus Hospitalis sancti Johannis, praeceptor domus sancte Marie Teutonicorum, Odo de Monte Beligardo dominus Tyberiadensis et constabularius regni Ierosolimitani and Philippus de Monte forti dominus Turonensis inform Pope Innocent IV of the arrival of the Khorezmians, to whom the patriarch had already referred in a letter to the pope. They had been driven from their lands by the Mongols and were accompanied by their families and have occupied a large part of the province of Jerusalem, from Niro militum, 8 miliari from Jerusalem, to Ascalon and Gaza. They are allied to the sultan of Egypt, who believes that they will subjugate Damascus and the Christians for him. They had first arrived from the north, by way of the pons ferreus near Antioch and had been bought off by the rulers of Damascus, Aleppo and Homs [Camella]. The Christians in the Holy Land, who are short of soldiers, had called for assistance from the king of Cyprus, the prince of Antioch and the sultans of Damascus and Homs [Camella]. The Khorezmians then assaulted the city of Jerusalem, which they entered on 11 July, killing many inhabitants, including Armenians who had sought refuge in the church of sanctus Iacobus Armenorum, and decapitating the imperial castellan [castellanus imperialis] and the praeceptor of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem before withdrawing. The leaders in the Holy Land sent messages to the sultan of Damascus, begging for assistance, and sent the Dominican frater Simon to Jerusalem. He comforted and encouraged the people to defend the city, but a great part of the armed men in Jerusalem withdrew to Jaffa. They were followed on 23 August by 6000 of the inhabitants, but 2000 were killed on their journey to the plain of Ramla. The Khorezmians then returned and reentered Jerusalem. Among the martyrs killed while celebrating at the altars was magister Petrus de Montranda Remensis et Sconensis canonicus. The leaders describe the sacrileges and looting in the church of the Holy Sepulchre, the church of the Nativity at Bethlehem, and the churches of Mt Sion and the Templum Domini. They describe the devastation elsewhere around Tiberias and near Acre. They appeal for assistance.
Sept. 11. Acre. Patriarch Robert of Jerusalem, the papal legate, the queen of Cyprus, who is Bauilla regni Ierosolimitani, Tirenensis archiepiscopus, R. Acconensis episcopus, G. Sidonensis episcopus, R. Lidenensis episcopus, frater Hermannus Petragoricensis magister milicie Templi, frater Willelmus... more
sources: Chronica de Mailros, pp. 156-62 (RRH no. 1123)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
2468
year: 1244
initiator: Comes Thomas de Aquino, legatus in Syria/vicaire du Saint-Empire Romain en Syrie et bailly du royaume de Hierusalem
recipient: Iohannes de Rocarubea/Rocherouge
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Sept. 1-30. In the name of the emperor Frederick and King Conrad, Comes Thomas de Aquino, legatus in Syria/vicaire du Saint-Empire Romain en Syrie et bailly du royaume de Hierusalem, confirms the gift by Iohannes de Rocarubea/Rocherouge to Guillaume de Chateauneuf maitre and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of the casale of Escar/Efkal/Eskal.
*Sept. 1-30. In the name of the emperor Frederick and King Conrad, Comes Thomas de Aquino, legatus in Syria/vicaire du Saint-Empire Romain en Syrie et bailly du royaume de Hierusalem, confirms the gift by Iohannes de Rocarubea/Rocherouge to Guillaume de Chateauneuf maitre and the Hospital of St... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 3:1383-4, no. 795 (RRH no. 1123a)
RRR: Correspondence/envoy
2469
year: 1244
initiator: Guillaume de Chastel Nuef, master of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
recipient: T. rex Navarre et comes Campanie et Brie palatinus
text: Late Sept. 1242 - Oct. 17 1244. [375] Frater Guillelmus de Castro novo domus Hospitalis Jerusalem magister et pauperum Christi custos commends the prior of France frater Andreas Poliner to T. rex Navarre et comes Campanie et Brie palatinus. Andreas will provide information on events in the Holy Land.
Late Sept. 1242 - Oct. 17 1244. [375] Frater Guillelmus de Castro novo domus Hospitalis Jerusalem magister et pauperum Christi custos commends the prior of France frater Andreas Poliner to T. rex Navarre et comes Campanie et Brie palatinus. Andreas will provide information on events in the Holy... more
sources: García Larragueta, El Gran Priorado 2.297-8, no. 304 (RRH no. 1140)