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1253–1291. Battles/wars. Seventh Crusade. War of Saint Sabas. Siege of Acre †. Guillaume de Beaujeu, aka William of Beaujeu ( c. 1230 – 1291) was the 21st Grand Master of the Knights Templar, from 1273 until his death during the siege of Acre in 1291. He was the last Grand Master to preside in Palestine.
This article provides an in-depth look into the life and times of Guillaume de Beaujeu, exploring his rise to the position of Grand Master, his role in defending the last Christian stronghold of Acre, and the impact of his leadership on the Knights Templar.
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Oct 30, 2019 · Templar Biography: Guillaume de Beaujeu. Guillaume de Beaujeu was the twenty-first Grand Master of the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon who served for 18-years and was known for his aim for preserving Christian lands, negotiating peace, for fighting valiantly in the defense of the city of Acre where he died, and for being the ...
Guillaume de Beaujeu was mortally wounded defending the Gate of St. Anthony. On the Montmusard walls, the Lazarists remained while the Templars and Hospitallers made a failed attempt to retake the Accursed Tower. The redeployment allowed the Hamans to break through the Montmusard walls and kill the Lazarists.
- 4 April-18 May 1291
- Acre captured by the Mamluks
Guillaume de Beaujeu was the 21st Grand Master of the Knights Templar and the last Grand Master in Palestine. In a dramatic career, he was Grand Master from 1273-1291, that would witness the end of the Crusaders' tenure in the Holy Lands.
Guillaume ou Guichard de Beaujeu L'an 1273, Guillaume de Beaujeu, dit aussi Guillard de Beaujeu, d'une maison illustre qui tirait son nom du château de Beaujeu, près de Grai sur la Saône (Dunod), commandeur de la Pouilles, fut élu grand maître en son absence le 13 mai 1273, suivant Bernard le trésorier.
Guillaume de Beaujeu (parfois cité comme Guillaume de Beaulieu) 1, est mort en 1291 lors du Siège de Saint-Jean-d'Acre, était le 21e maître de l' Ordre du Temple et le dernier en Terre sainte. Son secrétaire, le Templier de Tyr, affirme que sous son mandat le Temple fut « honoré et redouté » 2. Le sultan Malik al-Arshaf, son ennemi, l ...
