Chronology
Reconstruction of the Castle of Almourol
by Gualdim Pais, Master of the Order of the Temple
1171
The “Militia of the Poor Knights of Christ”
It became known as the Order of the Temple and was founded by Hugues de Payns, Godefroy de Saint-Omer and other knights.
1119-1120
Donation of a church and a house in Fonte de Arcada, in Braga
It was one of the first properties donated to the Order of the Temple.
1126
The donation of the Soure Castle
It belonged to the Order of the Temple, for about two centuries, until its extinction.
1128
The Council of Troyes and the Templar Rule
Members of the Order of the Temple had to abide by several rules, which they had to always obey.
1129
Conquest of the city of Santarém
His donation to the Order of the Temple was controversial, which he had to abdicate in favor of the Lisbon Bishop.
1147
Beginning of construction of the Templar Tomar Castle
It functioned as the headquarters of the Order of the Temple in Portugal.
1160
Donation of the Ozêzere and Almourol Castles
Both integrated the defensive line of the Tagus River.
1169
Arrest order of Templars who were in France
The order was given by King Philip IV the Beautiful.
1307
Pope Clement V abolished the Order of the Temple
All the organization assets pass into other hands.
1312
Execution of Jacques de Molay
He is charged with the crimes of blasphemy and heresy against the church.
1314
Institution of the Order of Christ in Portugal by Pope John XXII
At the request of King Dinis.
1319
Tomar becomes the seat of the Order of Christ
The Templar heritage is still part of the city's identity today.
