Knight Templars Hierarchy

  • 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    No longer active members but still members of the order