Bernard de Tremelay, fourth Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Bernard de Tremelay

Fourth Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Bernard de Tramelay was the fourth Grand Master of the Knights Templar, serving from 1152 until his death at the Siege of Ascalon.

List of grand masters of the Knights Templar

The grand master of the Knights Templar was the supreme commander of the holy order, starting with founder Hugues de Payens. Some held the office for life while others resigned the office to pass the rest of their life in monasteries or diplomacy. Grand masters often led their…