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History Daily: The Execution of the Last Grand Master of the Knights Templar
Mar 15, 2024
Explore the dramatic capture and execution of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, by King Philip IV. Learn about the dissolution of the Knights Templar order, the siege of Acra, Jacques's campaign for a Holy Land crusade, and his prophetic final moments before facing death by flames.
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- The defeat at Acre marked Jacques de Molay's rise to Grandmaster of the Knights Templar.
- Jacques de Molay's efforts to rally support for a new crusade faced obstacles and minimal backing.
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The Fall of Acre
In the port city of Acre, Jacques de Mallet engages in a fierce battle defending the last Christian stronghold in the Holy Land against the Mamluk army. Despite initially fighting valiantly, the Christian knights are eventually forced to retreat, leading to the loss of Acra and the Holy Land by the Crusaders. This defeat marks a turning point in Jacques' life as he becomes one of the most senior Templar Knights left alive and is appointed as the new Grandmaster.
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