Odo de St Amand - Gathering Support

Gathering Support

Not only were St. Amand's victories important from a military standpoint, but they were vital in gaining fresh pledges of money and resources from homeland countries in Europe. Inspired by the Templar's sensational victory at Montgisard, Renaud, Lord of Margat, donated half of the income from several of his cities to the order's cause.


Preceded by
Philippe de Milly
Grand Master of the Knights Templar
1171–1179
Succeeded by
Arnold of Torroja

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