Hugues de Payens, first Grand Master of the Knights Templar (born c. 1070)

Hugues de Payens

Co-Founder and Grand Master of the Knights Templar

Hugo de Paganis, commonly known in French as Hugues de Payens or Payns, was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

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…