RRR: Dispute/arbitration
520
year: 1151
initiator: Constance, princess of Antioch
recipient: Adelicia Laodicie principissa; sons of Radulfus Boerius
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 1151 [64]. Latakia. In the palatium. Constance, Dei gracia Antiochenorum principissa, records that Adelicia Laodicie principissa, who had unjustly seized the land of the sons of Radulfus Boerius and had granted it to Guarnerius de Burgo, had recognized her fault in the presence of Geraldus Laodicensis episcopus and other good men and had ruled that the land should be returned to the sons of Radulfus. The land had been inherited in the meantime by Martinus Gelnus, who now restored it to the sons of Radulfus in the presence of Constance and the barones of Latakia. The sons of Radulfus have sold the land to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by frater Willelmus, who presides over the commandery [domus] of the Hospital in the principality of Antioch [in Antiochenis finibus]. Constance herself concedes whatever rights she has on the land and adds 2 carrucatae terrae in the Guastina Putei adjoining it. Witnesses: G. Laudicensis episcopus; Ugo de Bolerii; Theobaldus de Corith; Willelmus de Cursavalle; Rogerius de Loges; Ivo de S. Galeri; Willelmus Tyberiadis; Gislabertus de Mesi; Assetus Dux.
1151 [64]. Latakia. In the palatium. Constance, Dei gracia Antiochenorum principissa, records that Adelicia Laodicie principissa, who had unjustly seized the land of the sons of Radulfus Boerius and had granted it to Guarnerius de Burgo, had recognized her fault in the presence of Geraldus... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:153-4, no. 198 (RRH no. 263)
year: 1152
initiator: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
recipient: Helvide, widow of Roger Bathnos
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Dec. 25 1151 – Dec. 24 1152. An agreement made between the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Helvide, the widow of Roger Bathnos, concerning land situated in the territory of Emmaüs.
*Dec. 25 1151 – Dec. 24 1152. An agreement made between the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and Helvide, the widow of Roger Bathnos, concerning land situated in the territory of Emmaüs.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:161, no. 208 (RRH no. 280a)
year: 1152
initiator: Raymond du Puy, master of the Hospital
recipient: Guillaume Martin and his wife
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Jan. 1-31. Raymond Dupuy, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, rents a casale at Latakia and a pasturage to Guillaume Martin and his wife for 100 besants, each besant being valued at 34 deniers.
*Jan. 1-31. Raymond Dupuy, master of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, rents a casale at Latakia and a pasturage to Guillaume Martin and his wife for 100 besants, each besant being valued at 34 deniers.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:161, no. 209 (RRH no. 273a)
year: 1152
initiator: Robertus de casali S. Egidii and his wife Odula
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Feb. 5. Robertus de casali S. Egidii and his wife Odula remit 100 of the 500 besants owed them annually by the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The remaining 400 will be paid 4 times a year, 100 each on the Feasts of Easter, the Nativity of St John the Baptist, All Saints and Christmas. If payment is not made within 40 days Robert and his heirs can reoccupy the land until the rent is paid. In return for the remission, Raimundus magister and the Hospital have, at the request of Robertus and Odula, purchased the casale of Teira, which is next to Calanson, from Pisellus de casale S. Egidii, his wife Arsen, his sons Dudo/Dudonis and Johannes, and Agnes, the wife of Dudo, for 1,000 besants, with the agreement of Gualterius Maledoctus and his wife Milisendis. Gualterius Maledoctus promises that he will demand no service for the casale from the Hospital, in return for which he receives 400 besants from Robertus de casale S. Egidii. Dudo, the son of Pisellus is made a vassal [homo] of Gualterius, paying each year 250 besants in return for the Hospital’s assurance that it will demand no service from the casale. The casale is then handed to the Hospital and the master of the Hospital takes possession of it. Witnesses: Gualterius Maledoctus; uxor ejus Milessendis; Pisellus de casali S. Egidii; uxor ejus Arsen; Dudo suus filius; uxor ejus Agnes; Godardus de Bufles; uxor ejus Orable; Johannes filius Piselli; Nicholaus de Arsur; Alaen de Arsur; Fulco Rufus de Laodicia; Robertus de casali S. Egidii; uxor ejus Odula; filia ejus Elisabeth; Stephanus de Napulis; Stephanus Audax; Ansquetinus Nortmannus; Lericus suus filius; Rainerius vicecomes and many others. R. magister Hospitalis then puts R. de casali S. Egidii and his wife Odula in possession of the casale of Teira, on their assurance that they will defend the Hospital against any challenge to their remission of the 100 besants. If they cannot, the Hospital will recoccupy the casale, returning the 400 besants Robertus spent on the acquisition of Teira and paying the original rent of 500 besants for the land of Emaus. Witnesses: Gualterius Maledoctus; Godardus de Bufles; Guido filius Nortmanni de S. Georgio; Rotbertus de Pinqueni; Erbertus de Arcu Jude; Guibertus Papah; Radulfus Bordin; Folco nepos Bancelini; Petrus Sepiarius; Boimundus frater Girardi de Acon; Gualterius nepos Roberti de casali S. Egidii; R. de casali S. Egidii; of the brother priests of the Hospital, Nicolaus; Stephanus; Petrus de Gap; Girardus Mainardi; of the lay brothers of the Hospital, Berengarius preceptor; Geraldus tesaurarius; Enricus pincerna; Girbertus de Camera and many others.
Feb. 5. Robertus de casali S. Egidii and his wife Odula remit 100 of the 500 besants owed them annually by the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem. The remaining 400 will be paid 4 times a year, 100 each on the Feasts of Easter, the Nativity of St John the Baptist, All Saints and Christmas. If payment... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:155-7, no. 202 (RRH no. 274)
year: 1152
initiator: Maurinus
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jun. 6. Tripoli. In the church of St Mary. In the presence of Cardinal Guido of Florence, the papal legate, and Balduinus archiepiscopus Cesaree, Maurinus becomes a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Raimundus magister. He intends to enter the Hospital before death. Meanwhile, he gives himself body and soul to the Hospital, together with all his property when he dies. If he marries and has heirs, they will inherit only his wife’s property. He also leaves 100 besants each to a nephew and niece in the West, the children of his sister Guillelma, which will be delivered to them by the Hospital. Should they die their shares will go the Hospital. Guido of Florence confirms the deed.
Jun. 6. Tripoli. In the church of St Mary. In the presence of Cardinal Guido of Florence, the papal legate, and Balduinus archiepiscopus Cesaree, Maurinus becomes a confrater of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Raimundus magister. He intends to enter the Hospital before death.... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:209-10, no. 6 (RRH no. 275)
year: 1152
initiator: Mauricius Montis Regalis possessor et dominus
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Dec. 25 1151 – Dec. 24 1152. Mauricius Montis Regalis possessor et dominus, gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem properties in his lordship, comprising: the casale called Benisalem; a Surianus called Caissardus filius Tamini, with all his relations and property; a house, situated between his house and the house of the viscount of Nablus; some land, situated between the vineyard of Seguinus and the land of Guillelmus Asinus, on which to plant vines; a tithe of all goods and loot he takes from the Muslims [Sarraceni], whether they have truces with him or not, once the [cathedral church] of St Mary has had its tithe; a casale called Cansir, situated in the land of Moab, in the territory of Cracum; a tower at Cracum, situated on the left hand side as one enters through the castle gate, and a barbican, situated between two walls so that it extends from that tower to the tower of St Mary; a boat [navis] to transport whatever the Hospitallers want across the Dead Sea without the payment of any dues; land next to the vineyard of Johannes Castellanus, bordered by the Great Road [magnum iter] and the vineyard of Mauricius. Witnesses: Johannes castellanus; Seguinus; Rabellus; Stephanus de Arens; Ayraldus castellanus Montis Regalis; Martinus vicecomes; Johannes Tiberiadis; Assenardus frater Templi Domini; Johannes Crassus; Gauterius Parmentarius; Simon de la Carta. The charter was drawn up and written by Reinardus capellanus.
Dec. 25 1151 – Dec. 24 1152. Mauricius Montis Regalis possessor et dominus, gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem properties in his lordship, comprising: the casale called Benisalem; a Surianus called Caissardus filius Tamini, with all his relations and property; a house, situated between his... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:160, no. 207 (RRH no. 279)
RRR: Council/ruling decisions/legislation
541
year: 1153
initiator: Raymond du Puy, master of the Hospital
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: c. 1125 – Jul. 8 1153 (prob.c. 1130). Raimont serf des povres de Crist et garde de l’Ospital de Jerusalem/Raymundus servus pauperum Christi et custos Hospitalis Jerosolimitani promulgates a Rule for his Order.
c. 1125 – Jul. 8 1153 (prob.c. 1130). Raimont serf des povres de Crist et garde de l’Ospital de Jerusalem/Raymundus servus pauperum Christi et custos Hospitalis Jerosolimitani promulgates a Rule for his Order.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:62-8, no. 70; 4:242, no. 70 (RRH no. 111a)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
538
year: 1153
initiator: Pope Eugenius III
recipient: Raymond du Puy, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Jan. 29. Pope Eugenius III writes to Raimundus prepositus Ierosolimitani xenodochii, confirming the papal protection extended by his predecessors Paschal II, Calixtus II, Honorius II and Innocent II to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and confirming its possession of properties. Eugenius specifically lists the following in the East: Becciafaba; Belforte; castellum Bouonis; Ramora; Giaffa; Mirabel; Treponti; Benguarnito; Poffavento; Calonthone; Calosia; Caco; obedientia de Cesaria; Altafiad; obedientia de Napoli; Delin; Cafamarda; casale de Monte Nayn; Tabaria; obedientia de Cayfa, de Acri et Gibessa; Cozetto; Syri; Sidon; Beirut; Tripoli; Mont Pèlerin; Arci; Coliat; Rafania with all the dependencies the Hospital has in the county of Tripoli; Stamborgo; the obedientiae of Antioch; Assa and Femia; Bersabee, just as the king and patriarch conceded. The Hospital’s freedom from excommunication and interdict is repeated, as are its burial rights, tithe privileges and the freedom of the brothers to elect their master [provisor atque prepositus].
Jan. 29. Pope Eugenius III writes to Raimundus prepositus Ierosolimitani xenodochii, confirming the papal protection extended by his predecessors Paschal II, Calixtus II, Honorius II and Innocent II to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem and confirming its possession of properties. Eugenius... more
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:210-12, no. 7 (RRH no. 280b)
RRR: Eleemosynary grant
550
year: 1153
initiator: Wilelmus II de Buris
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Octob. 28. Dominus W. de Buris makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, giving an entire platea, which stretches from the house of the Hospital [in Tiberias] to the house of Petrus gener Johannis Veniciani. William also confirms the eleemosynary gift made by Petrus Godefridus of his house, situated next to the Hospital, with its platea, and the house and cortile of Johannes Bufle, and the curia of Rossellus Bohcerus. Witnesses: dominus Gromundus; Louis Burellus; Robertus de Turci; Guarinus de Belei; Ubertus; Aimericus de Porta; Albertus; Guolferius; Girardus de S. Jacobo; Vivianus; Balduinus de Rama; Esquare miles; Aimericus.
Octob. 28. Dominus W. de Buris makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, giving an entire platea, which stretches from the house of the Hospital [in Tiberias] to the house of Petrus gener Johannis Veniciani. William also confirms the eleemosynary gift made by Petrus... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:168-9, no. 219 (RRH no. 283)
RRR: Confirmation/renewal of grants
561
year: 1154
initiator: Pope Anastasius IV
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Oct. 21. Lateran. In the letter Christiane fidei religio Pope Anastasius IV renews the privileges of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, gives it the right to have its own priests and frees it from the authority of bishops.
Oct. 21. Lateran. In the letter Christiane fidei religio Pope Anastasius IV renews the privileges of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, gives it the right to have its own priests and frees it from the authority of bishops.
sources: Hiestand, PTJ 2:130-5; and see pp. 104-30 (RRH no. 294)