1st Edition

Templars in Bologna: A Multidisciplinary Approach

By Giampiero Bagni Copyright 2024
236 Pages 43 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

236 Pages 43 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

236 Pages 43 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is the first to use a multidisciplinary approach to study the Knights' Templars of Bologna, Italy. Archaeological, scientific, historical and archival sources are combined to consider the Templars in the context of Bologna’s growing economic and political power during this period. A complete picture of urban and suburban Templar properties in Bologna is provided, detailing lucrative... Read more

Introduction                                                                                      

Chapter 1                                                                                                      

Bologna in the Age of the Templars (1115–1315)

Chapter 2                                                                                                      

The Crusades and Templar Establishments along the Via Emilia, under the Archbishops of Ravenna

Chapter 3                                                                                                      

Data Analysis of Archaeological and Architectural Surveys from

Bologna’s Templar House

Chapter 4                                                                                                      

Templar Properties and Wine Production in Bologna and Its Hinterland

Chapter 5                                                                                                      

Peter of Bologna: The Life and Identity of a Templar Brother

Chapter 6                                                                                                      

Military Orders in Bologna

Conclusions                                                                                       

Appendix A: Scientific Data (Results) 

Appendix B: Inventory of Bolognese Templar Properties (March 1309)

Appendix C: Various Important Primary Sources

Appendix D: Prosoprographical Table of Templar Brothers in Bologna, Italy

Bibliography

Biography

Giampiero Bagni currently teaches philosophy and history for the Ministry of Education at Liceo Classico Minghetti in Bologna. He worked as a professional archaeologist for a private society for several years, then earned his post-graduate specialization to teach philosophy and history. He worked at the University of Bologna as a tutor for History, Human Sciences and Education students (2009–2020) and as a Ph.D. researcher at Nottingham Trent University in the UK (2013–2020). He is the author of two books and numerous articles and essays.