Guillaume de Beaujeu
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.
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21st Grand Master of the Knights Templar | |
In office 1273–1291 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Bérard |
Succeeded by | Thibaud Gaudin |
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Born | c. 1230 Kingdom of France |
Died | 1291 (aged 60-61) Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem |
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Allegiance | Knights Templar |
Years of service | 1253–1291 |
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