Odo of St Amand
Grand Master of the Knights Templar
Odo of St. Amand (French: Eudes; 1110 – October 1180) was the master of the Knights Templar, between 1171 and 1179.
Personal life
Odo was born to a noble family from Limousin, France. He was marshal of Jerusalem and later viscount. He was a headstrong leader of the order, which earned him praise and resentment in equal measure. An example of this can be found 1172. When a Templar knight, Gauthier du Maisnil, was accused of murdering an Assassin dignitary to King Amalric, Odo refused to hand him over. He cited the papal bull which stipulated the only power over the Templars was Rome.
Military career
Odo took part in several expeditions during his time as grand master. He spearheaded military action in Naplouse, Jericho and Djerach, scoring considerable victories with the Templars.
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