William of Chartres (Templar)
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William of Chartres(Guillaume de Chartres; c. 1178 – 1218) was the Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1210 until 26 August 1218.
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William of Chartres | |
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14th Grand Master of the Knights Templar | |
In office 1210–1218 | |
Preceded by | Philippe du Plessis |
Succeeded by | Pedro de Montaigu |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1178 Champagne, France |
Died | August 1218 (aged 40-42) Damietta, Egypt |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Knights Templar |
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