Records of a proceeding involving this group were rediscovered in 2001 on the ChinonParchment.
Records of a proceeding involving this group were rediscovered in 2001 on the ChinonParchment. Members of this group were accused of heresies such as venerating cats and worshippingBaphomet, which is likely a corruption of the name Mohammed. Support for this group wasrescinded by the Council of Vienne. Gerard de Ridefort led this group, and Thibaud Gaudin escapedto Sidon with much of its (*) wealth near the end of a major battle. Baldwin II provided a residence forthis group, whose leader Jacques de Molay was arrested by Philip IV of France. This order was founded byHugh de Payns in 1119 and was a rival of the Hospitallers. For 10 points, name this knightly orderestablished during the Crusades and named for their headquarters in the Temple of Solomon.
Records of a proceeding involving this group were rediscovered in 2001 on the ChinonParchment.
Knights Templar [or Poor Knights of Christ or the Templars or the Militia of the Temple or the Order of the Temple or Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Salomonici or Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon or Ordre du Temple]