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  1. Knights Templar - Wikipedia

    The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, mainly known as the Knights Templar, was a military order of the Catholic faith, and one of the most important military orders in …

  2. Templar History | USA Knights Templar

    The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, also known as the Order of Solomon's Temple, the Knights Templar, or simply the Templars, was a Catholic military order, one …

  3. Templar | History, Battles, Symbols, & Legacy | Britannica

    Dec 3, 2025 · Templar, member of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, a religious military order of knighthood established at the time of the Crusades that became a model and …

  4. Ranks Of The Knights Templar: Understanding The Medieval Order’s …

    Explore the ranks and roles within the Knights Templar, the medieval Christian military order. Learn about the hierarchy, duties, and responsibilities of Templar knights, sergeants, and commanders.

  5. Knights Templar - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 28, 2018 · It was a Catholic medieval military order whose members combined martial prowess with a monastic life to defend Christian holy sites and pilgrims in the Middle East and elsewhere. The …

  6. Knights Templar - Symbols, Definition & Sword | HISTORY

    Jul 13, 2017 · Around 1118, a French knight named Hugues de Payens created a military order along with eight relatives and acquaintances, calling it the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of...

  7. The Knights Templar - Encyclopedia.com

    There were four classes of members in the Templars — knights, squires, servitors, and priests — each with their individual list of duties and obligations. The presiding officer of the order was called the …

  8. Knights Templar - History And Culture

    Oct 13, 2024 · The Knights Templar, formally known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, was one of the most powerful and influential military orders of the Middle Ages.

  9. History of the Knights Templar - Wikipedia

    The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Jerusalem, or Templars, was a military order founded in c. 1120.

  10. The History of the Knights Templar, From Inception to Downfall

    Jun 27, 2018 · An organisation shrouded in mystery, the Knights Templar began as a Catholic military order created to protect pilgrims on their journeys to and from the Holy Land. Though one of a …