Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim | |
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Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights | |
| In office 1190 or 1198 – 1200 | |
| Preceded by | Master Sibrand |
| Succeeded by | Otto von Kerpen |
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| Born | Mainz, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 24 September 1200 Acre, Kingdom of Jerusalem |
Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim (died 1200), also known as Henry Walpot, was the first
Teutonic Knights serving from 1198 to sometime before 1208.[1]
As little is known about him, information regarding the Grand Master is mostly based on historians' theories.[1] Walpot hailed from a rich family from Mainz.[1] He was in favour of turning the organisation into a military order.[1]
The death of the Hohenstaufen emperor
Templars.[1]
Walpot died and was buried in Acre.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Heinrich Walpot von Bassenheim". Europeana. European Union. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ISBN 9780786462513.
External links
- Die Grafen von Bassenheim (in German)
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