year: 1178
initiator: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
recipient: Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia and his wife Iohanna
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May. 1-31. Rogerius sancti Hospitalis Ierusalem magister, with the agreement of his chapter, concedes under seal to Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia, his wife Iohanna and their heirs the houses they bought from Iohannes Fulco and his wife Gilia for 97 besants, on condition that Willelmus Baptizatus and Iohanna pay the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem rent [census] of 1 besant, payable in two instalments, on the Feast of St John the Baptist and at Christmas. The Hospital of St John will have preemption rights. Otherwise the properties can be sold to anyone except milites and churches. The Hospital has received 2 besants and 2 solidi for agreeing to the sale. The houses are in the vicus Belcarii in Jerusalem, by the city wall and near the Porta Nova, next to the house of Gerardus to the east and the house of Galterius de Betinubilo to the north. They are divided by a road which extends to the main public road [magna via publica] to the east. Witnesses: of the brothers of the Hospital of St John, frater Raimundus de S. Michaele preceptor; frater Goffridus thesaurarius; frater Stephanus hospitalarius; frater Godescalcus custos helemosine; of the curia of Jerusalem, Balianus regius castellanus; Guillelmus Beraldi; Guillelmus Patron; Huldricus Baptizatus; Iohannes Bricii; Guillelmus de Ponz; Arnulfus de Blanca Custodia; Robertus Niger; Bernardus Proet. The charter was drawn up by frater Jacob custos asinarie Hospitalis.
May. 1-31. Rogerius sancti Hospitalis Ierusalem magister, with the agreement of his chapter, concedes under seal to Willelmus Baptizatus de Blancha Custodia, his wife Iohanna and their heirs the houses they bought from Iohannes Fulco and his wife Gilia for 97 besants, on condition that Willelmus... more
sources: Mayer, Von der Cour des Bourgeois, pp. 231-4, no. 5 (RRH no. 558)
year: 1179
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli
recipient: Commune of Pisa
text: Aug. 9. Raymond III, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, gives under seal to the cathedral and commune of Pisa a house in Tripoli to be held on the same free terms as other Pisan houses in the city. To the front of the house is the public way, to the back it adjoins other Pisan houses. On one side in the direction of the port there are houses belonging to the sons of Germundus and to Bernardus, the son of Iohannes Cupa, and on the other the houses of Vitalis Veneticus. Witnesses: Ugo Biblius; dominus Astafortis; Eradus; Raimundus marescalcus; Albericus de Rancozolle; Raimundus de Montoli; Raimundus de Suu…; Raimundus Constantini Saisi; Iohannes de Moneta; Bandinus Bec; Valliscircus; and of those who negotiated this gift, Pipindon, consul Acconensis; Plebanus; Pandulfus; Dens; Matheus cancellarius, who drew up the charter.
Aug. 9. Raymond III, Dei gratia Tripolitanorum comes, gives under seal to the cathedral and commune of Pisa a house in Tripoli to be held on the same free terms as other Pisan houses in the city. To the front of the house is the public way, to the back it adjoins other Pisan houses. On one side in... more
sources: Müller, Documenti, pp. 17-18, no. 15 (RRH no. 585)
year: 1179
initiator: Henry, count palatine of Troyes
recipient: Abbey of Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
institution: Saint Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat
text: Jan. - Dec. 24. [162] Jerusalem. Henry, count palatine of Troyes, having visited the church of the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and in consideration of the holiness of the place and the monks’ devotion, makes a sealed grant, giving the abbey an annual rent of 10 livres, which he will assign on his return from the East. Should he die in the interim, he instructs his wife, son and guardians of his land to fulfil his wishes. He declares that everything the abbey shall acquire will be held freely, with the right to dispose of property should it so wish. Witnesses: Henricus comes Grandisprati; Gaufridus frater ejus; Willelmus de Sancta Maura; Willelmus marescallus; Robertus de Milli; Arnaud Cammar; Theobaldus de Fimiis; magister Philippus; magister Hugo; Milo de Pruvino. The charter was drawn up by Stephanus cancellarius notarii Alberici.
Jan. - Dec. 24. [162] Jerusalem. Henry, count palatine of Troyes, having visited the church of the abbey of St Mary of the Valley of Jehoshaphat and in consideration of the holiness of the place and the monks’ devotion, makes a sealed grant, giving the abbey an annual rent of 10 livres, which he... more
sources: Kohler, ‘Chartes’, pp. 149-50, no. 42 (RRH no. 590b)
year: 1179
initiator: Bohemond III, prince of Antioch
recipient: Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes
text: Feb. 5. [154] Bohemond [III], son of Prince Raymond, dei gracia princeps Antiochie, gives under seal to his liegeman [homo ligius] Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes, and his legitimate heirs in feodo the cavea and abbacia called Granacherie and casale cavee Livonie, Baqfala and Gaigum, and as much of the land of Guillelmus de Croisi that the prince holds, that is to say Sefferie, Bequoqua, Vaquer and Cefra. Bohemond also gives 3000 besants in assisia, to be drawn each year from three of his towns; and the free use of a boat [gripus] on the Lake of Antioch [in laccu]; and 3000 listrae of wine at Sanctus Symeon. The gifts are made on condition that Ioscelinus will provide personal military service with 4 other milites [ipse se quintus militum mihi debet servire], although he may draw on the service of 3 fief-holding knights [milites feodati] from the princely domain, if they wish to serve with him. If Ioscelinus or his heirs recover his land [the county of Edessa] the present gifts will be returned to the prince. Witnesses: Rainaldus de Margat; Bartolomeus filius comitis; Guillelmus marescalcus Antiochie; Petrus de Asart; Richerius de Lerminat; Philippus de Logis; Garinus Guengnart; Guido Falsart; Rogerius Corbel; Symon Burgevin. The charter was drawn up by Iohannes cancellarius.
Feb. 5. [154] Bohemond [III], son of Prince Raymond, dei gracia princeps Antiochie, gives under seal to his liegeman [homo ligius] Ioscelinus, the son of Ioscelinus Edessanus comes, and his legitimate heirs in feodo the cavea and abbacia called Granacherie and casale cavee Livonie, Baqfala and... more
sources: Strehlke, Tabulae, p. 10, no. 9 (RRH no. 555)
year: 1179
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Roger de Moulins, master of the Hospital
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Feb. 23. At Vadum Jacob. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex sextus, grants frater Rogerius de Molinis magister Hospitalis sancti Iohannis Iherusalem an annual rent of 40 besants, taken from the assisia held by Guido de Scandaleone and drawn on the funda/la loge of Tyre. The rent, which had been owed to Guido by the Venetians in return for casale Baffelle, had been returned to the king by Guido, with the consent of his sons Raymond and Gautier.
*Feb. 23. At Vadum Jacob. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta civitate Iherusalem Latinorum rex sextus, grants frater Rogerius de Molinis magister Hospitalis sancti Iohannis Iherusalem an annual rent of 40 besants, taken from the assisia held by Guido de Scandaleone and drawn on the funda/la loge of... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:692-3, no. 406 (RRH no. 590a)
year: 1179
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Knights Templar
institution: Templars
text: *Apr. 1-30. King Baldwin IV gives the Knights Templar the castle of Vadum Jacob.
*Apr. 1-30. King Baldwin IV gives the Knights Templar the castle of Vadum Jacob.
sources: William of Tyre, p. 1003; Mayer, UKJ 2:703, no. 411
year: 1179
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Iohannes marescalcus et camerarius regis
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: May 1. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta [civitate Ierusalem Latinorum] rex sextus, confirms under seal a gift made by Iohannes marescalcus et camerarius regis to Rogerius de Molinis, Hospitalis [magi]ster and the brothers serving the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of 1 quintardus of sugar, to be received annually at Lanahia in the territory of Acre. Comes Joscelinus senescalcus, from whom the Hospitallers will receive sugar, agrees to this charter of confirmation. Witnesses: Comes Ioscelinus senescalcus; Petrus de [Crese]ca; Gerardus de Pugeio; Gislebertus de Floriaco vicecomes Acconensis; Goscuinus Boccus. The charter was drawn up by Willelmus Tyrensis archiepiscopus regisque cancellarius.
May 1. Acre. Baldwin, per dei gratiam in sancta [civitate Ierusalem Latinorum] rex sextus, confirms under seal a gift made by Iohannes marescalcus et camerarius regis to Rogerius de Molinis, Hospitalis [magi]ster and the brothers serving the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem of 1 quintardus of sugar... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:704-5, no. 412 (RRH no. 582)
year: 1180
initiator: Baldwin IV
recipient: Military order of Saint Mary of Montjoie of Jerusalem
institution: Order of Montjoie
text: *Dec. 25 1176 - c. Mar. 25 1180. King Baldwin IV gives the military order of St Mary of Montjoie of Jerusalem under Rodericus magister an annual rent of 300 besants [aurei], to be drawn on the revenues of the bread market [logia ubi venditur panis] in Acre, and an annual rent of 400 besants [aurei] to be drawn on the revenues of the Gate of David [in Jerusalem].
*Dec. 25 1176 - c. Mar. 25 1180. King Baldwin IV gives the military order of St Mary of Montjoie of Jerusalem under Rodericus magister an annual rent of 300 besants [aurei], to be drawn on the revenues of the bread market [logia ubi venditur panis] in Acre, and an annual rent of 400 besants [aurei... more
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:713-14, no. 418
year: 1180
initiator: Raymond III, count of Tripoli
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: *Jul. 1-31. Count Raymond III of Tripoli gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Master Roger de Moulins and frère Garnier grand commander, the castle of Tubania.
*Jul. 1-31. Count Raymond III of Tripoli gives the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, represented by Master Roger de Moulins and frère Garnier grand commander, the castle of Tubania.
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:397, no. 585 (RRH no. 594b)
year: 1180
initiator: Guillelmus de Marreclea
recipient: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
institution: Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: Aug. 1-31. Guillelmus de Marreclea, with the agreement of his wife Beatrix and his son Melioretus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius de Molendinis sancte domus magister and frater Johannes de Anio Crati castellanus. He gives 3 casalia which are dependencies of Camelum and are called Marmoniza, Erbenambra and Lebeizar. The gift is conceded by his lord Count Raymond III of Tripoli, who confirms it with his seal. Witnesses: Ugo dominus Biblii; Raimundus frater ejus; Raimundus de Vesinis; Albertus Saramannus; Era[ldus]; Astafortis; Berengerius de Montolivo; Petrus Bernardi; Bartolomeus filius comitis Gisleberti; Raimun[dus de] Montolivo; Girardus de Montolivo; Saherrus de Mannendona; Matheus cancellarius, who drew up this charter.
Aug. 1-31. Guillelmus de Marreclea, with the agreement of his wife Beatrix and his son Melioretus, makes an eleemosynary grant to the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, Rogerius de Molendinis sancte domus magister and frater Johannes de Anio Crati castellanus. He gives 3 casalia which are... more
sources: Delaville Le Roulx, Cart Hosp 1:400-1, no. 589 (RRH no. 595) [166]