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“the first historical information on the Templars is provided by a Frankish historian, Guillaume de Tyre, who wrote between 1175 and 1185.” quote by Michael Baigent
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““the first historical information on the Templars is provided by a Frankish historian, Guillaume de Tyre, who wrote between 1175 and 1185.””

Michael Baigent

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Early records of the Knights Templar come from a 12th‑century Frankish chronicler, Guillaume de Tyre.

In simple terms: Templar history first documented by Guillaume de Tyre.

Key Takeaway

Recognize primary sources in history.

Themes

history source medieval

Mood

analytical curious

Type

scholarly educational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • historical writing
  • museum curation

Key Concepts

historiography primary documentation religious orders

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are medieval chronicles?
  • What other sources corroborate Templar history?
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