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Johannes of Jerusalem

1042 – 1119

Abbot of the monastery at Vézelay, France

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About Johannes of Jerusalem

Lived 1042 – 1119 (aged 76–77).

Johannes of Jerusalem (1042–1119), born Jehan de Vezelay, a French Catholic religious leader, was the abbot of the monastery at Vézelay, France, as well as one of the founders of Knights Templar. He became a prophet after claiming he discovered a secret at the temple mountain of Jerusalem post-crusade.

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Important facts

Born

1042, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Birth century

11th century

Died

1119

Positions held

Abbot

Also known as

Jehan de Vezelay

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Johannes of Jerusalem's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes of Jerusalem?

abbot of the monastery at Vézelay, France

When was Johannes of Jerusalem born?

Johannes of Jerusalem was born in 1042 in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

When did Johannes of Jerusalem die?

Johannes of Jerusalem died in 1119.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes of Jerusalem

· Wikidata: Q500056

· DBpedia: Johannes of Jerusalem

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