Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim
Grands Master of the Teutonic Knights
About Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim was a German.
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim (died 1200), also known as Henry Walpot, was the first Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights serving from 1198 to sometime before 1208.
Biography As little is known about him, information regarding the Grand Master is mostly based on historians' theories. In 1199 he received a copy of monastery rules from Gilbert Horal, the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, and on behalf of Pope Innocent III. It was based on the rules of the Templars.
Walpot died and was buried in Acre.
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Who was Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim?
Grands Master of the Teutonic Knights
When was Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim born?
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim was born in Mainz.
When did Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim die?
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim died on 24 September 1200 in Acre.
What nationality was Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim?
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim was German.
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