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After the first crusade had captured the Holy City in 1099 (W2) and set up the Kingdom of Jerusalem, there arose a serious need to defend the new territory and extend its boundaries where possible. Support came readily from the Orders of Knights. These had been founded to meet various needs and they now turned their energies to the defence of the kingdom. The Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem had been formed to care for sick pilgrims, but in 1113 took up arms to defend the…

Thank you Veronique! The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the pope.

Thank you Veronique! The Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem. Active: c. 1190–Present Allegiance: Papacy, Holy Roman Emperor

Thank you Veronique! The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon Active: c. 1119–1314 Allegiance: The Pope

Thank you Veronique! Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, Knights of Malta, Knights of Rhodes, and Chevaliers de Malte. Active: c. 1099–Present Allegiance: Papacy