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RRR:
3090
year: 1255
text: August 28. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) and Bishop [Stephanus] of Famagusta (Famagustanus), relating that in his presence, on behalf of Queen Placentia of Cyprus, widow of the late King Henry, he was told that she had de facto contracted a marriage, or rather damnable concubinage, with the noble man Balianus son of Johannes lord of Arsur, who was related to her husband the king in the third degree of consanguinity, not without loss to her own spiritual health and the scandal of many people. Afterwards, however, with the advantage of time, wracked by remorse, she ceased living with Balianus, for the salvation of her soul. Nevertheless B[alianus], on the pretext of this concubinage and a certain papal dispensation that came to the queen’s attention after she had ceased this cohabitation, greedily seized her goods and those of her son the noble Hugo, orphaned [of his father], much to her and the orphan's detriment. So she asked the pope to deal with the matter with apostolic care. Since it is the pope’s duty to protect widows and orphans especially, the pope orders the archbishop and bishop, themselves or one of them, by themselves of through others, if it is so, to condemn the marriage, or rather concubinage, judging it to be and to have been nothing at all, declaring invalid anything stemming from it, using ecclesiastical censure against those who go against his ruling, notwithstanding any dispensation obtained that is said to have come to the queen’s attention after she ceased her cohabitation with Balianus, or any papal exemption or constitution of the General Council. The archbishop and bishop are to carry out this order quickly and effectively, so they can be commended for their diligence rather than upbraided for their negligence. August 28. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) and Bishop [Stephanus] of Famagusta (Famagustanus), relating that in his presence, on behalf of Queen Placentia of Cyprus, widow of the late King Henry, he was told that she had de facto contracted a marriage... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:226-27, no. 741; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, pp. 468-70, no. f-13; trans. d'Avray, Dissolving Royal Marriages, pp. 101-2
comments: Note: See also RRR 3091.
RRR:
3091
year: 1255
text: August 28. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes an almost identical letter on the same issue (see RRR 3090) to the same Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) and Bishop [Stephanus] of Famagusta (Famagustanus), except stressing this time that they are to publicize his ruling wherever they see fit, and adding that Balianus, who claims on the basis of the concubinage and dispensation that he is the orphan Hugo’s regent, controls the kingdom. The pope orders the archbishop and the bishop, or one of them, to demand and warn that B[alianus] no longer occupy himself with the care or regency or custody or governing of the kingdom, but rather that he give it up without delay, restore the income received from it in the meantime to the queen and orphan, allow the queen to rule the kingdom freely, and place no further obstacle before nor harm or disturb or offend the queen or her officials. If B[alianus] proves difficult or rebellious, the archbishop and bishop are to force him to comply with ecclesiastical censure, appeal put aside, and they are to enjoin all towns, castles, barons, and people of the kingdom to obey humbly the queen as the boy’s regent, and to forbid them from offering B[alianus] advice or aid against the queen or from turning over to B[alianus] or his baillis or officials any taxes or incomes that are usually paid to the king or his court, for if they do so they will not be free but rather will remain obligated to render them to the queen and boy. Those who refuse are to be compelled by ecclesiastical censure, notwithstanding any papal exemption or council ruling, and if necessary the archbishop and bishop are to summon the secular arm against such cities, castles, barons, and others. August 28. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes an almost identical letter on the same issue (see RRR 3090) to the same Archbishop [Hugo] of Nicosia (Nicosiensis) and Bishop [Stephanus] of Famagusta (Famagustanus), except stressing this time that they are to publicize his ruling wherever they see fit,... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1.227, no. 741; Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, pp. 470-72, no. f-14; trans. d'Avray, Dissolving Royal Marriages, pp. 102-4
RRR:
3092
year: 1255
text: August 1 – 31. John of Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), lord of Arsur, constable of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, grants William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chastel Neuf), Hospitaller master, and the brothers of the Hospital two pieces of land on the plain of Acre with their rights and appurtenances for 2,000 Saracen besants of the weight of Acre. The larger is bounded on the east by the royal road that goes to Cafriasin; to the west by the Templar vineyard; to the north by land belonging to the Genoese and the Holy Sepulchre and to the south by the aforementioned road and Templar vineyard. The smaller is bounded to the east by the road and to the north and west by the Templar field and to the south by land belonging to the Hospital. Sealed with Jean’s seal and witnessed by his homes of the lordship of Arsur: Johan de Cauquelie, Jaque Vidal, Johan de Margat, Hue de Jadres. August 1 – 31. John of Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), lord of Arsur, constable of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, grants William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chastel Neuf), Hospitaller master, and the brothers of the Hospital two pieces of land on the plain of Acre with their rights and appurtenances for 2,... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:790-91, no. 2753; RRH 1241
RRR:
3093
year: 1255
text: September 5. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the captain, council, and people of the city of Messina (Messanensis ), the pope's faithful, relating that it was proposed to him on their behalf that the late C[onrad IV], son of the late F[rederick II], once emperor of the Romans, granted certain liberties and immunities in the city of Acre (Acconensis) to all of them and to individuals sailing thence, as is said to be more fully contained in C[onrad]'s privilege. The pope responds to their requests by ratifying, confirming, and strengthening what C[onrad] did on this matter. September 5. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the captain, council, and people of the city of Messina (Messanensis ), the pope's faithful, relating that it was proposed to him on their behalf that the late C[onrad IV], son of the late F[rederick II], once emperor of the Romans, granted certain... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:230, no. 752
RRR:
3094
year: 1255
text: September 10. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to Bishop-Elect G[ottifredo dei Prefetti] of Bethlehem (Bethlemitanus), answering his prayers by allowing him to be promoted to priest at the next four proper times (in proximis quatuor temporibus) by any bishop in communion with the Apostolic See, postponing the time of his consecration until the coming Advent, notwithstanding the pope's constitution concerning bishops being consecrated within six months. September 10. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to Bishop-Elect G[ottifredo dei Prefetti] of Bethlehem (Bethlemitanus), answering his prayers by allowing him to be promoted to priest at the next four proper times (in proximis quatuor temporibus) by any bishop in communion with the Apostolic See,... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:231, no. 756
RRR:
3095
year: 1255
text: September 23. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the guardian (custos) Parmensis on a matter in Parma involving an arrangement made by Bishop Opizo of Tripoli (Tripolitanus) while he was still chaplain of Pope I[nnocentius IV]. September 23. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the guardian (custos) Parmensis on a matter in Parma involving an arrangement made by Bishop Opizo of Tripoli (Tripolitanus) while he was still chaplain of Pope I[nnocentius IV].
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:231-32, no. 757
RRR:
3096
year: 1255
text: October 5. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the chapter of Verdun ( Virdunensis) ordering them to welcome and obey Bishop-Elect Robertus [II] of Verdun (Virdunensis), whom the pope appointed following his transfer and promotion of Jacobus (Jacques Pantaléon) as patriarch of Jerusalem. The pope similar letters to the clergy of the city and diocese of Verdun (Virdunensis), the people of the city and diocese of Verdun (Virdunensis), and the vassals of the church of Verdun (Virdunensis). October 5. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the chapter of Verdun ( Virdunensis) ordering them to welcome and obey Bishop-Elect Robertus [II] of Verdun (Virdunensis), whom the pope appointed following his transfer and promotion of Jacobus (Jacques Pantaléon) as patriarch of Jerusalem. The pope... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:253, no. 842
RRR:
3097
year: 1255
text: October 7. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that he has learned that the Hospital is burdened with unbearable debts that they cannot repay because of their reduced incomes in these bad times, which are hardly enough to cover the interest (et vix sufficientes voragini usurarum exonerari non potest), unless they have outside help. Lest the Hospital collapse to the grave detriment to the Holy Land, the pope grants that they can receive up to 2,000 silver marks anywhere outside the Kingdom of Germany from money spent in redemption of crusading vows; from money gained via usury, robbery, or other evil ways that the faithful order to be restored in their last will or are ready to do so while they are living, even if they are healthy, as long as those to whom the money must be restored cannot be found at all; and from testaments of the faithful with bequests to the Holy Land without expressing specific places or persons. Those who give this money to the Hospital shall not be obliged to do other restitution or satisfaction for that money, but they remain held to restore any remaining amount, if there is any. October 7. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and brothers of the Hospital of Jerusalem, relating that he has learned that the Hospital is burdened with unbearable debts that they cannot repay because of their reduced incomes in these bad times, which are hardly enough to cover the... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:254, no. 848
RRR:
3098
year: 1255
text: October 9. Acre. In the palatium of the archbishop of Nazareth. Henry, archbishop of Nazareth, and the chapter of Nazareth in recognition of his service, unanimously grant to Madius de Marino, Genoese, citizen of Acre, and his heirs two free carucates of land and two voltae in their casal of Saphoria just as Radulfus Anglicus once held from the church of Nazareth in burgisiam. Also we give to him and his heirs a certain house in Nazareth with land where there are olives and a piece of land planted with vines. The boundaries of the house are as follows: to the east a certain house belonging to the church of Nazareth; the west the house of Peter de Berito; on the other sides is the public road. The boundaries of the olives are: on the east a certain foresta and land of the said church; on the west is waste ground (locus desertus) belonging to the church: on one side is the land of the late Syr Aseti. The boundaries of the land planted with vines are: on the east the land of Georgius scriba; on the west is the vineyard of Johannis Faber; on one side is the road which leads to the casale of Aylot; the others are known to the land granted by us or our predecessors to certain burgesses from Nazareth or Saphoria and subsequently reverted to us as they were without heirs. The grant is permanent, but permission must be sought before any of the property can be alienated. The property is to be held freely except for the tithe due on the Feast of the Annunciation of one rotulus of grain. Our lead seal is affixed by Petrus Yspanus de Nazareth. Witnesses: Magister Guillelmus, archdeacon of Nazareth; Petrus Yspanus, Ylarius the priest, Andreas Yspanus the priest, Albertus, archbishop’s clerk; Sororius, scriba syrus; and many others. October 9. Acre. In the palatium of the archbishop of Nazareth. Henry, archbishop of Nazareth, and the chapter of Nazareth in recognition of his service, unanimously grant to Madius de Marino, Genoese, citizen of Acre, and his heirs two free carucates of land and two voltae in their casal of... more
sources: Rey, Recherches, pp. 31-33; RRH 1242
RRR:
3099
year: 1255
text: November 3. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to King W[illiam of Holland] of the Romans, relating that with Patriarch [Jacques Pantaléon] of Jerusalem transferred from the church of Verdun (Virdunensis) to the church of Jerusalem by divine disposition, he appointed as his successor in the church of Verdun (Virdunensis) Bishop-Elect Master Robert, the former chamberlain of the cardinal of San Nicola in Carcere Tulliano, J[ohannes] (Giovanni Gaetano Orsini). November 3. Anagni. Pope Alexander IV writes to King W[illiam of Holland] of the Romans, relating that with Patriarch [Jacques Pantaléon] of Jerusalem transferred from the church of Verdun (Virdunensis) to the church of Jerusalem by divine disposition, he appointed as his successor in the church of... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 1:264-65, no. 891

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