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1809

RRR: 
1809
Other: 
Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:57-8, no. 79
YEAR: 
1218
INSTITUTION RECIPIENT: 
Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
text: 
Nov. 24. Lateran. In view of rumours circulating in Europe about the poor performance of the military orders, Pope Honorius III states that Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate, and others have reported very favourably on the efforts and achievements of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem and Knights Templar, stressing their need for funds and their support in the army before Damietta with nearly 2000 persons and 700 mounts.

Transaction Type :

INSTITUTION NUMBER: 
322
Sources: 
Rodenberg, Epistolae 1:57-8, no. 79
2nd INSTITUTION: 
Templars
2ND INSTITUTION NUMBER: 
368
GRANTOR: 
Pope Honorius III
RECIPIENT: 
Cardinal Pelagius of Albano, the papal legate

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