Predecessor: Gerard de Ridefort
Reign: 1191 – 1193
Brief: A supporter of Henry the Young King in England, Robert rose to prominence under King Richard I, who aided in his appointment was grand master of the Knights Templar. In that capacity, he helped in the Reconquista in Spain, using his knights to great effect against the Moors before entering the Third Crusade at the siege of Acre. He joined forces with the Knights Hospitaller and other local forces and defeated Saladin's forces in open battle. By 1191, Richard sold the Knights Templar the island of Cyprus which Robert turned around and sold to Guy de Lusignan, the dispossessed king of Jerusalem, in 1193 after serving as lord of the island for two years. When he died, future grand masters were barred from serving on the front lines to ensure their safety.
Brief: A supporter of Henry the Young King in England, Robert rose to prominence under King Richard I, who aided in his appointment was grand master of the Knights Templar. In that capacity, he helped in the Reconquista in Spain, using his knights to great effect against the Moors before entering the Third Crusade at the siege of Acre. He joined forces with the Knights Hospitaller and other local forces and defeated Saladin's forces in open battle. By 1191, Richard sold the Knights Templar the island of Cyprus which Robert turned around and sold to Guy de Lusignan, the dispossessed king of Jerusalem, in 1193 after serving as lord of the island for two years. When he died, future grand masters were barred from serving on the front lines to ensure their safety.
Date of Death: 23 September 1193
Successor: Gilbert HoralOther Monarchs Who Died Today:
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