year: 1257
text: January 17. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the prior of St Eligius (Saint-Éloi) Parisiensis and the dean of St Martin of Tours (Turonensis), relating that it was proposed before him on behalf of Count Alfonsus Eu (Augi), chamberlain of the Kingdom of France, the son of the late King Johannes [of Brienne] of Jerusalem, that the late Pope Innocentius [IV] granted that he be assigned up to 6,000 livres tournois from redemptions of crusading vows and from imprecise bequests and other money directed to support of the Holy Land for any reason in the provinces Rouen (Rothomagensis) and Tours (Turonensis), to be collected, deposited in safe places, and afterwards assigned to him or his procurators by the abbots de Neafla Vetreri (Neauple-le-Vieux) of the diocese Carnotensis (Chartres) and Eu (Auri) of the diocese Rouen (Rothomagensis). This was on account of the count's vow to devote two years to the cause of the Holy Land, going to great expense and putting him in serious debt. When the pope rose to his position, he wrote to the same abbots ordering them, if it is so and the count had not yet received the money, to follow his predecessor's instructions. Thus the count humbly requested that, since he still has not received all the funds, the pope provide for him. Responding to his requests the pope orders the addressees to collect and have the money assigned to the count, minus what the count is known to have received, according to his predecessor's letter.
January 17. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the prior of St Eligius (Saint-Éloi) Parisiensis and the dean of St Martin of Tours (Turonensis), relating that it was proposed before him on behalf of Count Alfonsus Eu (Augi), chamberlain of the Kingdom of France, the son of the late King Johannes... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 2:500-1, no. 1621
year: 1257
text: January 23. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch [Opizo Fieschi] of Antioch and Bishop [Opizo] of Tripoli (Tripolitanus), repeating the previous letter (i.e. of 16 January, RRR 3179), mutatis mutandis, but adding that he is ordering the patriarch and/or the bishop to install and defend as installed Hugo, the nephew of the papal chaplain Johannes of Camezano, or his procurator, or someone else in his name, in corporal possession of the place, canonry, and prebend [in the church of Limassol] along with all rights and appurtenances, having him received as canon and brother in the church of Limassol (Nimociensis), assigned a place in the chapter and a stall in the choir, and given the fruits of his prebend, notwithstanding any statute concerning a fixed number of canons, strengthened by oath, papal confirmation, or anything else, or indulgence given to the chapter or officials of the church of Limassol, or if Hugo is not personally present to take the oath to observe the statutes and customs of that church, or the constitution de duabus dietis of the [Fourth Lateran] Council.
January 23. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch [Opizo Fieschi] of Antioch and Bishop [Opizo] of Tripoli (Tripolitanus), repeating the previous letter (i.e. of 16 January, RRR 3179), mutatis mutandis, but adding that he is ordering the patriarch and/or the bishop to install and defend as... more
sources: Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:488-89, no. f-26
year: 1257
text: January 1 – 31. (1256 o.s.). Jaffa. John of Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), count of Jaffa and Ascalon and lord of Ramla, issues a sealed diploma confirming in perpetuity in favour of Hospitaller Master William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chasteau Nuef) and his covent 650 charruées of land in his lordship of Ascalon in return for relinquishing all claims against the count for the expenses the Order has incurred in defending Ascalon. Witnessed by his homes: Gautier of Ibelin (d’Ybelin) mareschal, Estiene de Sauvegni, Baudoin de Sure, Emjorran de Toisi, Baudoyn de Corbie, Pierre l’Aleman.
January 1 – 31. (1256 o.s.). Jaffa. John of Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), count of Jaffa and Ascalon and lord of Ramla, issues a sealed diploma confirming in perpetuity in favour of Hospitaller Master William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chasteau Nuef) and his covent 650 charruées of land in his... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:833-35, no. 2845; RRH 1245. This grant and the grant of February 2 [RRR 3183] presumably represent the outcome of the arbitration established in the document of 30 April 1256 [RRR 3153 & 3154]
year: 1257
text: February 2. (1256 o.s.) Jaffa. John Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), count of Jaffa and Ascalon and lord of Ramla, grants to the master of the Hospitallers, William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chasteau Nuef), and his covent fourteen casaus from his lordship of Ascalon: Malaques, Saarethe, Heleiquat, Zeite, Amouhde, Elgedeide, Phetora, Semsem, Camsa, Beitderas la seconde, Elroeiheib, Agelen el Hayet, Agelen el Ahssas and Beze with all their appurtenances, saving the dreiture des chemins and the vilains who shall be there for two years after Ascalon shall come by truce into the hands of the Christians. Within forty days of Ascalon being recovered he or his heirs will grant the Hospitallers 650 carrucates from these casaus to be delineated by himself, the then master of the Hospital and the Franciscan custos of Acre. Sealed in the presence of his homes: Gautier of Ibelin (d’Ybelin) mareshal of Jaffa, Estienne de Sauvegni, Enyorran de Toisi, Baudoyn de Surre, Gremont de Luque, Baudoyn de Corbie, Pierre Laleman, Hue de Treies.
February 2. (1256 o.s.) Jaffa. John Ibelin (Johan d’Ybelin), count of Jaffa and Ascalon and lord of Ramla, grants to the master of the Hospitallers, William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Chasteau Nuef), and his covent fourteen casaus from his lordship of Ascalon: Malaques, Saarethe, Heleiquat,... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:837-39, no. 2853; RRH 1246
year: 1257
text: February 12. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch J[acobus Pantaléon] of Jerusalem, relating that at one time the late Pope I[nnocentius IV] granted the master and brothers of the knighthood of the Temple of Jerusalem that they could received everywhere outside the Kingdom of Germany up to 10,000 silver marks from money spent in redemption of crusading vows in support of the Holy Land; 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, assigning them certain executors for this. Afterward, however, the present pope, before the master and brothers, as they claimed, received that amount, ordered that the addressee receive this money from redemptions and bequests in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but in order to avoid trouble between the patriarch and the Templars, in answer to the patriarch's prayers the pope granted that the Templars could receive this money in the Kingdom of Germany and everywhere else outside the Kingdom of Jerusalem. But because, as the patriarch asserts, the Templars are prepared to cede to the patriarch the money gained via usury, robbery, or other evil ways, of which they have not yet received anything in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the pope grants that the patriarch can receive this money as well, considering the patriarch's fear of the coming of the Mongols (Tartari ) and his expenses in defending his church and subjects and the Holy Land while he is in exile from his church with tenuous incomes. If he leaves, restores, or gives anything to the people from whom he received this money, however, they shall not be absolved for that amount at all.
February 12. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch J[acobus Pantaléon] of Jerusalem, relating that at one time the late Pope I[nnocentius IV] granted the master and brothers of the knighthood of the Temple of Jerusalem that they could received everywhere outside the Kingdom of Germany up... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 2:531-32, no. 1726
year: 1257
text: *February 22. (1256 o.s.) Bohémond IV (recte VI), prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli, and William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Châteauneuf), master of the Hospital, agree to replace Guillaume lord of Bothron with Henry lord of Gibelet as the third arbiter in their dispute and to assent to the decision he shall take in association with Hugues Revel, grand commander, and Geoffroy le Fort.
*February 22. (1256 o.s.) Bohémond IV (recte VI), prince of Antioch and count of Tripoli, and William of Chastel Neuf (Guillaume de Châteauneuf), master of the Hospital, agree to replace Guillaume lord of Bothron with Henry lord of Gibelet as the third arbiter in their dispute and to assent to the... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:839, no. 2857; RRH 1257b
year: 1257
text: February 22. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch [Jacques Pantaléon] of Jerusalem, papal legate, and the chapter of the church of Jerusalem, responding to their requests by granting that they cannot be forced to receive or provide anyone with an office, prebend, or other benefice belonging to their collation or presentation via a papal or legatine letter not making full and express mention of this indulgence.
February 22. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to Patriarch [Jacques Pantaléon] of Jerusalem, papal legate, and the chapter of the church of Jerusalem, responding to their requests by granting that they cannot be forced to receive or provide anyone with an office, prebend, or other benefice... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 2:537-38, no. 1750
year: 1257
text: February 27. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and convent of the hospital of St Mary of the Teutonics of Jerusalem, relating that the divine office that is observed in their order, as he has learned, out of concession of the Apostolic See, following the way of the Order of Friars Preacher, has been redacted with great diligence and vigilance in a form fitting and healthy for their religion according to God, by some of their cleric brothers who are devout, provident, and circumspect in spiritual things. Responding to their requests, the pope ratifies, confirms, and strengthens what they have done, strictly forbidding anyone from changing from now on what is presently observed in their order without the consent of the majority or wiser portion of the brothers, and declaring null and void anything done against this confirmation and prohibition.
February 27. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the master and convent of the hospital of St Mary of the Teutonics of Jerusalem, relating that the divine office that is observed in their order, as he has learned, out of concession of the Apostolic See, following the way of the Order of Friars... more
sources: Bourel de La Roncière, Les registres, 2:536, no. 1743
year: 1257
text: March 1. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the prior of the Holy Cross of Nicosia (Nimotiensis) and Treasurer [Jordanus] Beritensis, relating that he was read the petition of Philippus de Paxano, his subdeacon, that claimed that on the authority of a letter of Pope I[nnocentius IV] Philippus was long ago received as a canon and brother in the church of Nicosia (Nicosiensis). But because Pope Alexander declared null and void receptions of those expecting prebends to be vacated in all churches, except for four, Philippus lost his reception and asked the pope to provide for him. The pope wants to give Philippus a special grace and grants him back his reception, notwithstanding the constitution the pope published on this, and he orders the prior and/or the treasurer to provide Philippus with the next vacant prebend in the church of Nicosia (Nicosiensis).
March 1. Lateran. Pope Alexander IV writes to the prior of the Holy Cross of Nicosia (Nimotiensis) and Treasurer [Jordanus] Beritensis, relating that he was read the petition of Philippus de Paxano, his subdeacon, that claimed that on the authority of a letter of Pope I[nnocentius IV] Philippus was... more
sources: Schabel et al. [eds.], Bullarium, 1:489-90, no. f-27
year: 1257
text: March 1. Lateran. Alexander IV writes to the abbot of the monastery of St Mary of the Valley of Josaphat residing in Acre, ordering him to support the Hospital in its possession of all the goods and rights of the monastery of Mt Tabor against all who contradict, using excommunication if necessary.
March 1. Lateran. Alexander IV writes to the abbot of the monastery of St Mary of the Valley of Josaphat residing in Acre, ordering him to support the Hospital in its possession of all the goods and rights of the monastery of Mt Tabor against all who contradict, using excommunication if necessary.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 2:840, no. 2859; RRH 1257c