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Order of Saint Thomas of Acre

Founded
c. 1191Acre and London
Status
Dissolved 1538

Formal title Knights of Saint Thomas

The only military order of English origin, dissolved at the Reformation.

Key timeline

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  1. c. 1191Approximate

    Chaplaincy at Acre

  2. c. 1228Approximate

    Becomes a military order

  3. 1538

    Dissolved

    The London house, St Thomas of Acon, is surrendered to the Crown.

Summary from the starting dataset

Only military order specifically founded by an English monarch. Ceased military focus after Acre fell in 1291; suppressed during the English Reformation by Henry VIII.

Founders and early figures
Began as a chaplaincy at the siege of Acre during the Third Crusade. The workbook credits Richard I; that is a later tradition, and the community became a military order only around 1228.

Full timeline

  1. c. 1191Approximate

    Chaplaincy at Acre

  2. c. 1228Approximate

    Becomes a military order

  3. 1538

    Dissolved

    The London house, St Thomas of Acon, is surrendered to the Crown.

Mission as summarised in the starting dataset

English military order to care for English pilgrims, bury dead crusaders, and garrison Acre.

Not yet checked against independent sources.

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Editorial status

Editorial draft. Built from the starting workbook with editorial corrections and framing. It has not yet been checked against independent sources.

References

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    britannica.com

    Link supplied in the source workbook (“Religious Military Orders”, row 20). It has not been checked to confirm that it supports every claim in that row.

Original workbook record

Imported unchanged from “Religious Military Orders”, row 20. Values here are the starting dataset, not verified facts; where the Atlas differs, the reason is noted below.

Order Name
Order of Saint Thomas of Acre
Formal / Full Name
Knights of Saint Thomas
Founded (Date)
1191 AD
Origin / HQ Location
Acre, Holy Land / London, England
Founder(s) / Key Figures
King Richard I (Lionheart)
Primary Mission & Purpose
English military order to care for English pilgrims, bury dead crusaders, and garrison Acre.
Current Status
Dissolved (1538 AD)
Historical Legacy & Dissolution/Transformation
Only military order specifically founded by an English monarch. Ceased military focus after Acre fell in 1291; suppressed during the English Reformation by Henry VIII.
Reference Link
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Knights-of-Saint-Thomas

Editorial notes on this record

  • Founder(s) / Key Figures: Founding by Richard I is a later tradition.