André de Montbard, fifth Grand Master of the Knights Templar

André de Montbard

Fifth Grand Master of the Knights Templar

André de Montbard was the fifth Grand Master of the Knights Templar and also one of the founders of the Order.

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…