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By: Nathan Aviles Mrs. Richmond's class 2010/11 The Templar Knights By: Nathan Aviles Mrs. Richmond's class 2010/11

How the Templar Knights were established and by whom Hugues de Payne’s influence Created the templar order With 8 follower in 10 years Adopted red cross symbol: from Cistercian Pope was interested in them: donated and such

The Monk way They can only eat three times a week Can own nothing Only things could own was weapons/gear incl. Turkish lance Shield Helmet And more

Cause Religion: Protect: Templar's were Christian Churches The Holy Land from “infidels” Pilgrims on way to Holy Land Because of this they became very rich and powerful

Riches They collected religious treasures such as In myth The Holy Grail The Ark of the Covenant In truth A piece of the true cross A piece of the Thorn Crown A vial of precious blood The head of Saint Eupheima

The Legacy of the Templar Knights The Prerecession of the Templar Knights King Phillip became very jealous of their prosperity On “October 13th 1307” King Phillip arrested the Templars This made the superstitions of the Friday the 13th King Phillip tortured until they spat on the cross Jacques de Payne confessed to false charges and by the pope was burned on a stake

An Everlasting Knighthood Today Templars are still around as scholars Said to have founded the Freemasons, the Rosicrucian and many more orders Because of them expanding Christianity widely They were the earliest founders of military order

Summary All in all the Templar Knights were some of the most praised and formidable opponents on the battle field. We have learned about their cause , how they were established and about their legacy that is still with us today.

Bibliography Newadvent.org Middleages.org World book encyclopedia Crysalinks.com 2020site.org Occultopedia.com Knights of the Templar Encyclopedia by Karen Ralls