Hugues de Payens

Hugo de Paganis
1st Grand Master of the Knights Templar
In office
c. 1119–1136
Preceded byOrder established
Succeeded byRobert de Craon
Personal details
Bornc. 1070
Died24 May 1136
Kingdom of Jerusalem
Known for
Founding member and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Hugo de Paganis, commonly known by the French translation Hugues de Payens or Payns (c. 1070 – 24 May 1136), was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar. In association with Bernard of Clairvaux, he created the Latin Rule, the code of behavior for the Order.

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