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Knights Templar
The history of the Knights Templar incorporates about two centuries during the Middle Ages, from the Order's founding in the early 1100s, to when it was disbanded in the early 1300s, and the near mythological status it has reached today.
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The Knight Templar amassed a vast treasure?
yes, they did, supposedly they found something under king solomons temple that gave them power over some of the nobles in Europe. when they returned from Jerusalem their order received many donations from the wealthy
How did the Knights Templar end?
The Knights Templar were disbanded in the early 14th century by Pope Clement V under pressure from King Philip IV of France. Many Templars were arrested and executed, their assets were seized, and the order was officially dissolved. The Templar leaders were accused of heresy, corruption, and other charges, leading to the downfall of the order.
Why are religious orders important?
Religious orders play a significant role in religious practice and spirituality by providing a structured way for individuals to live out their faith through community life, prayer, and service. They often focus on specific charisms or missions, such as education, healthcare, or social justice, and can have a profound impact on society by addressing societal needs and promoting spiritual growth among their members. Additionally, religious orders have a long history of preserving religious traditions and fostering a deeper connection to the divine through their distinct way of life.
When did knights come to England?
Norman knights, priests and advisors were invited to come to England by king Edward the Confessor in the year 1051 - they were arrogant, aggressive and universally hated by the English. Edward had the idea of creating a Norman "buffer zone" in Herefordshire and along the Welsh border, since the Welsh had been raiding into England and causing much trouble.
The first castles in England were built here and the Normans attempted to train the local English troops in fighting as mounted cavalry, with disastrous and comical results.
Popular hatred for these first Normans on English soil resulted in an armed uprising against them in 1052, when most of them fled back to Normandy.
Then there were no knights in England until the Norman invasion of 14 years later:
When? It was on 29th September 1066.
Where? At Bulverhithe, Pevensey Bay, Sussex.
Knights and the feudal system were a feature of the culture of continental Europe and the Normans copied the idea from their French hosts. They then brought those ideas (and more) to England.
What is the templar banking system?
Originally set up in Knight Templar churches across Europe, as at least one was common in most cities at the time. Travelers could deposit whatever 'gold' etc they wanted in exchange for written document of what they've deposited. They could turn this in at any other Temple church in return for equal wealth. (it was set up so there'd be no danger of being robbed/loseing money on travels)
What holy artifacts did the Knights Templar posses and protect?
The Knights Templar were believed to possess and protect several holy artifacts, including the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Shroud of Turin. These artifacts were said to hold immense religious significance and power.
the religious knight orders played a crucial part in trying to keep the christian influence and pilgrims getting to the holy land and Jerusalem they also fought the "infidels" and "heretics" who were not followers of Christianity so they fought saracens of Islam in the middle east or holy land and fought heretics and cathars over various parts of Europe and fought against lithuanian pagans in northern Europe
What were the Knights templars main duties?
There is much mystery shrouded around the Templars. They are most known to have been started to act as bodyguards for the christian pilgrims, coming to visit "the holy places" after Jerusalem was captured in the first crusade. Protecting them from The places in Outremer, where bandits would sometimes slaughter pilgrims by the hundreds. But, many people believe, that since the order had gained so much power, power competable with that of the Roman Catholic church, there had to be much more to them. Some believe them to have owned many religious relics, to be the keepers, and protecters of the Holy Grail. Also, they were known freemasons, and history's first bankers.
What does the Knights Templer have to do with the Masonic Lodge?
Originally, the medieval Order of Knights Templar (The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Jesus Christ, or Knights of the Temple) was founded in 1118, following the 1st Crusade, by a small band of knights who pledged themselves to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. The order was officially dissolved in 1312.
The Freemasons, or "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons," is the world's oldest fraternal organization. Although its origins rest in the stone mason guilds of the medieval period, the fraternal, or "speculative" rather than "operative," masonic lodges began around 1700. Within the next few decades stories arose tying their linage to that of the fabled Knights Templar. These stories were speculative at best, being based mostly on pure fancy. Despite what a few authors have tried to proclaim, there is no known historical evidence linking the original ancient Knights Templar to Freemasonry.
The Masonic Knights Templar degrees began about the middle of the 18th century, most likely in France and spreading to Scotland, England, and elsewhere. (The first recorded Knight Templar conferral in America was that of William Davis in August of 1769 in Boston.) This degree is part of the "appendant bodies" of Freemasonry, typically within the York Rite, so that while all Knights Templar are Freemasons, not all Freemasons are Knights Templar.
The modern Knights Templar make no claim to any direct link with the medieval Templars. Rather, as the Grand Encampment of the United States says:
The Knights Templar is a Christian-oriented fraternal organization based on the ancient organization that was founded in the 11th century. Today, the Knights Templar display their courage and goodwill in different ways than the ancient Templars. Members of the Order today organize fund-raising activities such as breakfasts, dinners, dances and flea markets for the support of Masonic-related youth groups, in addition to raising millions of dollars for charitable purposes.
For more information see:
http://www.knightstemplar.org/faq.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar_%28Freemasonry%29
- They were a small group and the first of Christian military knights. They served in the first crusade and when they were housed at the Temple Mount in 1118 they numbered only nine. Somehow, despite their vows of poverty they became a wealthy and powerful order. Rumors abounded as to what secrets and wealth they held. In 1307 Pope Clement V ordered their arrest for heresey and the King of France complied, the required acts of torture obtained confessions and the Order was banned. On 19 March 1314 their leader Jaques de Molay was burned at the stake. Legends and rumors persist to this day about what wealth and secrets the Templars concealed and where it is hidden. Se related link Knight Templar further down this page.
- The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Latin: Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici), popularly known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Temple, or the Crusaders, were among the most famous of the Christian military orders. The organization existed for about two centuries in the Middle Ages, created in the aftermath of the First Crusade of 1096 to ensure the safety of the large numbers of European pilgrims who flowed toward Jerusalem after its conquest. The Knights Templar was a christian military organization from the Middle Ages. The order was actually originally endorsed by the Catholic church and had it's full support. The knights templar grew rapidly in power and membership. The group was very influential during the Crusades. After the crusades the knights templar quickly lost support and power.
What Are Knight Templar Shields?
Knight Templar shields were typically round or kite-shaped shields made of wood and covered with leather. They were often emblazoned with the iconic red cross symbol that represented the Knights Templar order. These shields were an important part of a knight's armor, providing protection in battle and displaying their allegiance to the order.
Where is the knights templar treasure?
It is thought that these ships carried the vast wealth of the Templars, but in truth, they could carry but a fraction of their treasure if the tales about their wealth are reasonably accurate. The ultimate destination is unknown and it is unknown if these ships even made it to their destination. However, it would be a reasonable assumption that these ships made landfall in England. At this point in the story, nobody can give an authoritative answer to the question of "where does the treasure reside?"
Speculation regarding Rosslyn and Oak Island point to the strongest possibilities regarding the final resting place of the Templar treasure. There was significant engineering done at Oak Island and the investigation there has destroyed as much as it has uncovered. Only time will tell if anything remains, but I doubt that anyone would go through such an elaborate hoax.
With regard to Rosslyn Chapel, the builders of the chapel were known supporters of the Templars -i am editing this note (the builders are probably the freemasons) - However, nobody has ever found anything at Rosslyn and many consider the chapel to be a "key" to where the real treasure is concealed. Personally, I believe that the treasure that left in those ships was used to support the members of the order in the purchase of land, supplies, and other needs. Considering the requirements for a number of dispossessed Knights on the run from France and the Church, gold would be a necessity.
I believe that the majority of the Templar fortune never left France. To be sure, it was concealed from the French monarchy, but the Templars did not have the time necessary to move it out of France. Ultimately, this is my answer to your question. As the treasure has remained undiscovered for some time, one could assume that it is well hidden.
MoreThis next information is answerd by a differant person,But the free masions were involed they were a scottish cruside who let the templar knights join there group so maybe the treasure could of being smuggeled out of France to Scotland but this is my opinion on the place were it is hidden.
Or there is word that the treasure was brought from France into England and to a place called Nova Scotia not in the actuwal country but to an island of the coast of Nove Scotia nobody nows which island but i bet the treasure will be found one day. Its not just a small amount OS gold but treasure beyond your wildest imaganation! I dream of discovering the knights templer treasure but i now that there is many other people that have atemptad to find it and there is no way that i could ever beat anyone to the greatest treasure of all time!
MoreRefering to the first paragraph above where the answerer says there were 3 Templar ships, records show that there were in fact 18 Templar ships at La Rochelle harbour on October 12th 1307, but the next day they had vanished.the answer bove me seems quite complex however i believe there to be a simpler answer to question, though no one can be certain.
okay so 4 knights from temple dinsley, hertfordshire were arrested and taken to hertford castle in the early 1300's. two were taken to tower of London and they were all killed at some point. this was done on the orders of kind edward ll because he believed that they were hiding treasure from him. so he had them arrested, but when they refused to tell him it's whereabouts he had them killed. so many believe that the answer is simple. the treasure which is believed to be gold, silver, jewels, and possibly even the holy grail which Jesus drunk out of at the last supper (they apparently found this on a trip to Jerusalem) is likely to have buried underneath an oak tree in temple dinsley, where the knights who hid it lived, so that they could keep watch that no one tried to find it. another theory is that they actually buried it in temple dinsley deep deep under the ground and then created a pond over the top of where it was, to make it more difficult to get to. temple dinsley today is a village called Preston in hertfordshire and there is a large pond there, however the pond that the treasure is supposedly hidden underneath has been dug over, but no one knows exactly where it was. the spot where the treasure may have been buried unfortuantely has an old building on it which is now a school.
The whole truth will almost certainly never come to light. Much of the Temple assets in France found their way into the Royal treasury. Phillip the Fair needed the money to pay off a crushing national debt. Chances are that much of it from outside France went to the Hospitallers along with their real estate and much of the membership. Some of those assets may simply have been stolen or individual members may have removed assets with the intent to restore them to the Temple at some future date.
Neither is there any documented or archeological evidence that the Templar Fleet previously in harbor at New Rochelle ever reached Scotland nor that it carried the so called, "Templar Treasure." No hard evidence of any kind exists that any ship of any description carrying even one Templar Knight or anyone connected with the Temple ever reached North America. In fact, the so-called Zeno map does not mention the Temple at all. Moreover, the map has been shown to be a forgery. No evidence of any description supports speculation that the Templars ever possessed any of the, "treasures of the Temple of Solomon."
Likewise, there is no documented connection between the Templars and the Oak Island Money Pit. In fact, much of the speculation about the pit has been put to rest. For example, the only evidence there is for the existence of those much discussed buried timbers, etc. is complete hearsay and the so called tunnels that introduced sea water to the pit are not tunnels at all. All that water seeped in through naturally occurring features. Oh yes, there is one other thing. There is absolutely no evidence that Henry I Sinclair Earl of Orkney ever visited Greenland or any part of North America.
Conversely, there is ample evidence that many of the authors who are building up their own portfolios with wild speculation concerning the Templar Treasure or the purported mystical properties of the Temple are earning a substantial living by selling books to people who want to believe these things whether they are true or not. They are simply following in the footsteps of the, "Eric von Daniken" books from the seventies and all that nonsense about Aztec crystal skulls having mystical properties. When you stop to think about it, those books are the perfect con game. There is no law against publishing nonsense or selling the books that contains that nonsense. Buying a book is a legal transaction in nearly every case. Believing silly nonsense is a personal prerogative unless one does real harm as result.
The bottom line is that all those stories about the Templars having owned the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail and the True Cross are just that, stories. They may be amusing but they are not factual.
What is the religious order of Duquesne University?
Duquesne University is a Catholic university affiliated with the Spiritan religious order, also known as the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. The Spiritans focus on missions, education, and community service.
How did doctors attempt to treat people ill with the plague?
If you are talking about the Black Death plague then people did nothing. They thought it was a punishment from God and they couldn't do anything to stop it. They didn't know that rats with infected fleas were spreading it. There were lots of rats, because in the Dark Ages, there were no toilets so people dumped their garbage in the streets. People also went months without changing clothes. It was dirty and that made it easier for people to get sick from the plague.
Well from the whole of the Middle Ages there was always weapons development going on.
the Early period saw Knights armed with Spear and sword, the spear in turn around the 12th century developed into the lance which became the basic arm of the mounted knight.
around the 13th century plate armour became mode around the knightly class and thus weapons such as the mace, warhammer and poleaxe became common sight around battlefields.
by the 16th century armour was so well developed that swords were hardly seen in battles any more and had turned into the weapon on courteirs and the civilian population.
How do you join the Knights Templar?
""The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon commonly known as the Knights Templar`s. The Knights Templar were the elite fighting force of their day.
F.M.O.K.T- Friends and Members of The Order of The Knight Templar´s
The Friends and members of the Knight Templars is a chivalric association of like-minded individuals who demonstrate seven core principles: Chivalry, honour, integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom & charity. We sopports The Knight Templar´s in a Moore visible way ! Actually, the templar's still exist but have become more modern. It really isn't about Crusades and shiny armor anymore. They still respect their heritage. But it is more about spirituality and religon now.
Link below.
As an addendum to the above answer-
I hate to quibble with you, but the evidence of Templars coming to America is bordering on mythos and "what-if". It's true that a rune stone with references to Temple Knights was found in Minnesota, but the experts remain fairly divided.
The "Templars" of today that are found in the Free and Accepted Masons are only found in the York Rite of the Order. If a man wishes to advance to this degree, he must be a Christian (Freemasons in general are only required to believe in a Supreme Being) and he shall have been passed through the Royal Arch degrees. Most lodges in the US are Scottish Rite, but a number of York Rite lodges exist. My suggestion to you would be to find a Mason that you know and that knows you and ask.
It is believed by some that they still exist, and are still fully operational.
As an addendum to the addendum:
The faith has never been lost and many are still around who believe in the old ways. Please do not attempt to push all of the Orders Descendants into one small box. It is tiresome to say the least. I suppose conservitively one only needs to follow the laws and ways to be considered a laymember, but to earn your spurs as it were you must adhere to the Knights Code as well as the laws and ways. Purity or the lack thereof is not a requirement even the wicked may swear the oaths, but repentance is a must for only the Lord is pure. Dozens of Orders still stand for the Oaths globally. aswell there are many "loners" amongst us. The Pope long ago apoligized for this sin of his against us. We still stand. God does not abandon. You are welcome.
What is the belief of the templers knights?
The Knights Templar believed in defending the Christian faith and protecting pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land during the Crusades. They also had a strong commitment to poverty, chastity, and obedience. Additionally, they amassed significant wealth and became influential in finance and banking during their existence.
Who is the Grand Master of the modern Knights Templar?
There is no universally recognized Grand Master of the modern Knights Templar. There are different organizations that claim to be modern-day Knights Templar, each with their own leaders and hierarchy.
Are Freemasons modern Templars?
Within the Masonic Family there are what are called different "Rites." After becoming a Master Mason in a "Blue Lodge" you can join (in the USA) the "York Rite." Part of the York Rite is an order called a Commandary in which you receive 3 orders culminating in the candidate being metaphorically knighted a Knight Templar. You then get the Masonic title of Sir Knight. This knighting is symbolic only and does not mean you are actually a Knight Templar.
Some Masonic historians believe that the Knights Templar may have had a roll in forming what has become modern speculative Free Masonry but this is only a theory and no evidence exists the confirm the connection between the two.
What good did the Knights of Malta do to Malta?
The knights fortified and enhanced their new domain and made the Italian language an official one. Because of the ongoing Crusade, the Knights' main task was to provide medical assistance. They built numerous hospitals and their eight-pointed cross, is still used as a symbol by many first aid organizations today.
source: malta.com
What did the Knights of Malta improved on Malta?
There are many things but amongst the most important we can see that they fortified it in order to protect it from the Turkish raiders. Examples may be seen in the fortifications of Valletta or Mdina and also the many shoreline defenses such as small towers,redoubts and batteries...
What is a mock battle in medieval times?
It can be a training exercise between units to train and to test tactics.
It can also be a reenactment of a Historical Battle.
In Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops/Plus it is also used as a code for "lol".
they are real and if you wish to find the website for the true knights templars then type in hereditary knights templars of britannia. Evan LLoyd H.K.T.B in hoc signo vinces- in this sign thou shall conquer
What is the name of the flag of the Knights of Templar?
Not a flag in the modern sense; you mean the gonfanon bauçant, carried by the gonfanier (the Order's standard bearer). The name means "piebald banner" and was black-over-white.
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.
