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This category includes historical battles in which the Knights Templar (1119–1312) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information.
Battles involving the Knights Templar (1 C, 12 P) ... This list may not reflect recent changes. S. Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212; W. War of Saint Sabas;
This is a list of some members of the Knights Templar, a powerful Christian military order during the time of the Crusades. At peak, the Order had approximately 20,000 members. The Knights Templar were led by the Grand Master, originally based in Jerusalem, whose deputy was the Seneschal. Next in importance was the Marshal, who was responsible ...
The Order arrived in Malta on 26 October 1530 on a number of ships, including the San Giovanni, Santa Croce, San Filippo, and the flagship Santa Anna. [5] While based in Malta, the Order and its navy participated in a number of naval battles against the Ottoman Navy or the Barbary pirates.
Pages in category "Knights Templar" The following 86 pages are in this category, out of 86 total. ... Church of San Miguel el Alto, Toledo; Church of Santa Maria do ...
[4] [5] Pais brought innovation and particular attention was paid to the layout and construction of Tomar, as it was the first Templar castle designed as the Orders headquarters in Portugal. [4] It featured a number of military design innovations like a keep, an angled wall and was a clear departure from the typical Iberian castle and featured ...
The first recorded battle involving the Knights Templar was in the town of Teqoa, south of Jerusalem, in 1138. A force of Templars led by their grand master, Robert de Craon (who succeeded Hugues de Payens about a year earlier), was sent to retake the town after it was captured by Muslims. They were initially successful, but the Muslims ...
Some held the office for life while others resigned life in monasteries or diplomacy. Grand masters often led their knights into battle on the front line and the numerous occupational hazards of battle made some tenures very short. Each country had its own master, and the masters reported to the grand master.