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Hugues de Payens
Co-Founder and Grand Master of the Knights Templar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hugo de Paganis,[6] better known by the French translation Hugues de Payens or Payns (c. 1070 – 24 May 1136), was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar. In association with Bernard of Clairvaux, he created the Latin Rule, the code of behavior for the Order.
Quick Facts 1st Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Preceded by ...
Hugues de Payens | |
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1st Grand Master of the Knights Templar | |
In office c. 1119–1136 | |
Preceded by | Order established |
Succeeded by | Robert de Craon |
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Born | c. 1070
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Died | 24 May 1136 (aged 66) Kingdom of Jerusalem |
Known for | Founding member and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar |
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