Hugues de Payens

Military Commander

1070 – 1136

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Who was Hugues de Payens?

Hugues de Payens or Payns was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar. With Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, he created the Latin Rule, the code of behavior for the Order.

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Born
Feb 9, 1070
Payns
Also known as
  • Hugues de Payens
Nationality
  • France
Employment
  • Grand Master
    ( - 1136)
Died
Mar 24, 1136
Kingdom of Jerusalem

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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