Short History Of... The Knights Templar
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Mar 27, 2022 Thierry Do Espirito, an expert on the Knights Templar and author of *The Knights Templar for Dummies*, delves into the rise and fall of this legendary order. He reveals how the Templars, sworn to poverty, became a formidable military and financial force. Key discussions include their ruthless tactics during the Crusades, the innovative banking system they implemented, and the dramatic events leading to their decline, including the infamous arrests orchestrated by King Philip IV and the trials that ensued. Their transformation from elite warriors to subjects of legend is both intriguing and tragic.
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Church Backing Enabled Global Reach
- The Templars combined religious sanction with military power to gain international influence.
- Their church endorsement let them operate across borders as a transnational force.
A Poverty Vow With Corporate Wealth
- Though individual knights vowed poverty, the Order accumulated land, mills, and vineyards to build wealth.
- They evolved into an early multinational economic network serving kings, pilgrims, and the papacy.
Transfer Money Without Carrying Gold
- Use a letter of exchange to transfer funds across distant branches without carrying cash.
- Present the sealed manuscript at destination to receive the counterpart funds.
