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The Poor Knights of Christ as they were known were, at the heights of their power, the richest organization in the world. They were an arm of the holy Catholic Church but didn't have to share their resources with the church. They owned a very large part of what is now France. They controlled many castles in Europe and the holy land. Their Army was the largest and most capable in the world. Nobles from throughout the western world joined their ranks and gave them huge tracts of land.
The Pope abolished the order in 1307 and he issued an order (Papal Bull Vul Ex Excelsio) excommunicating anyone who became a Templar.
For information on the modern order which has been reformed in the 1800's see related links. Hope this helped.
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Who served Templar knights?
The Knights Templar had squires to serve them. Their squires differed from those of other knights, because they were not in an apprenticeship and did not normally become knights, but were just servants. Also associated with the Knights Templar were sergeants, who were members of lower social classes who served as light cavalry. They rendered military service. The Knights Templar had their own clergy as well.
What role did the knights play in the crusades?
The Knights Templar were the most powerful military monastic order which took part in the Crusades. The Knights Templar were formed from several groups of knights by Hugh de Payens for the express purpose of protecting Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land.
Were the Knights Templer Germanic?
Yes. The Knights Templar were Germanic, the originated as a Christian religious order of Knights who fought in the Crusades and they were originally from the Western portion of Germany near the Rhine river. Towards the end to after the crusades, a few of the members of the Knights Templar moved into France, and expanded the order to France. The Knights Templar originated from the Teutonic order of Knights, and the Knights Hospitaller who were both famous, yet powerful, Christian groups who were from Germany. The Knights Templar still are around today but are referred to as just "Templars" or "Free Masons."
When was Knights Templar School created?
Knights Templar School was created in 1939.
When was Knights Templar Cartel created?
Knights Templar Cartel was created in 2011.
Where did the knights templar fight?
The Templar primarily fought the Muslims, but were infamous for declaring war on anyone that opposed them.
The Knights Templar meddlers or bunglers?
The following are opinions from WikiAnswers contributors: * It is well known that the Knights Templar did overreach themselves, but was that through meddling or bungling? Myself, I would say meddling. They had become far too powerful and thought they could walk roughshod over everyone, but as they found to their cost, they couldn't. So the answer must be meddlers.
Who were the Knights of holy grail?
knights templar
Was Christopher Columbus a member of the Knights Templar?
No Columbus was an Italian born sailor he had nothing to do with the Knights Templar
Is Knights Templar different from the Teutonic knights?
The Knights Templar were Christians. Their original purpose was to assist travelers to the Holy Land. Legend has it that they hunted for relics of Christianity in the Holy Land. They also developed the first banking systems in Europe. The institution of the Knights Templar was destroyed by one of the Kings of France and the Roman Catholic Pope because they were becoming too powerful. Also, the king of France at the time wanted to claim the riches of the Knights Templar for the French Crown. The monarchy did not have much money at the time of the Templars.
Can the knights Templar be remade?
the Templar Knights have never been unmade. There are still many orders of the Knights Templar, mostly now involved in charity work, not fighting.
What did the templar knights find that made them powerful?
Nobody knows what it was, or even if that story is true. I suppose that we will never ever know.
