Hugues de Payens
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Hugo de Paganis, commonly known in French as Hugues de Payens or Payns, was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
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King Baldwin II of Jerusalem ceding the Temple to Hugh of Payens and Godfrey de Saint-Omer
County of Champagne
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The County of Champagne was a medieval territory and feudal principality in the Kingdom of France. It developed on the rich plains between Paris and the border of the Holy Roman Empire in the 12th cen
Hugues de Payens
…Master of the Knights Templar In office c. 1119–1136 Preceded by Order established Succeeded by Robert de Craon Personal details Born c. 1070 Payns, County of Champagne Died 24 May 1136 Kingdom of Jerusalem Known for Founding member and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar Hugo de Paganis, commonly known in French…
Seal of Countess Marie
Reproduction of a coin of Count Henry
Durand of Champagne presenting a book to Queen Joan