Robert de Craon | |
---|---|
2nd Grand Master of the Knights Templar | |
In office 1136–1149 | |
Preceded by | Hugues de Payens |
Succeeded by | Everard des Barres |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown |
Died | 13 January 1149 |
Nationality | French |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Knights Templar |
Battles/wars | Second Crusade |
Robert de Craon or Robert Burgundio (died 13 January 1149) was the second Grand Master of the Knights Templar from June 1136 until his death. He was instrumental in getting papal sanction for the Templar Order, making it independent from ecclesiastical and secular authorities. Robert negotiated the expansion of the Order into the Iberian peninsula with the acquisition of castles and territory. He died on 13 January 1149 and was succeeded by Everard des Barres.
© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search