- The Grand Master
Absolute ruler over the order answered only to the Papacy
- Seneschal
Acted as both deputy and advisor to the Grand Master
- Commander of
the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Was in charge of The area and had same powers as Grand Master within
his own jurisdiction
- Commander of
the City of Jerusalem
Was in charge of the area and had same powers as Grand Master within
his own jurisdiction
- Commander of
Tripoli and Antioch
Was in charge of the area and had same powers as Grand Master within
his own jurisdiction
- Drapier
The Drapier was in charge of the Templar Garments
- Commander of
Houses
Acted as lieutenants to higher authorities within the order but carried
little actual power themselves
- Commander of
Knights
Like the Commander of houses, acted as lieutenants to higher authorities
within the order. They carried little actual power themselves
- Knight Brothers
These were warriors who wore the white tunic and cross, each equipped
with three horses and armaments
- Turcoplier
The purpose of the Turcolier was to command the brother sergeants
in battle. The Turcopolier would lead the march along with a guard of
knights
- Under Marshal
The Undermarshal was in charge of the footmen and the equipment
- Standard Bearer
The Standard Bearer was one of the sergeants and charged with carrying
the order's banner
- Sergeant Brothers
These warrior support troops did not have to be nobaly born. Although
similarly equipped to a full knight, the seargeants had one horse and
no squires under them
- Turcopoles
These were local troops fighting along side the Templars. Similar
to the sergeants
- Sick and Elderly
Brothers
No longer active members but still members of the order
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