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Did most people think the Templars were guilty?

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Tony McMahon

In 1307, arrest warrants were issued for the Knights Templar from the King of France on charges of heresy, sodomy and conspiracy. This led to the trial over a seven year period of many knights including the leaders of the…

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Is Knight Templar bravery a myth?

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Tony McMahon

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Templar expert Tony McMahon examines how loyal and brave the Knights Templar actually were in reality

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Knight Templar ancestors – how to find them?

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Tony McMahon

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Templar expert Tony McMahon guides you on finding your Templar ancestors in England, Ireland and Scotland using online resources and local parish records

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