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Odo of St. Amand

Type Figure Region Kingdom of Jerusalem Time c. 1110–1180 Also known as Odo de St Amand、Eudes de Saint-Amand、Odo of St. Amand

Odo of St. Amand was Grand Master of the Knights Templar, born around 1110, elected Grand Master in 1171, and died in 1180.…

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  1. 1130–1171Jerusalem · Kingdom of JerusalemOdo of St. Amand came from France and, after joining the Knights Templar, held a series of command positions in the Holy Land, gaining a reputation for bravery and martial prowess, and gradually rising to the upper ranks of the order.
  2. 1171–1178Northern frontier of the Kingdom of Jerusalem · Kingdom of JerusalemAfter becoming Grand Master in 1171, he adopted a hardline frontier policy. In 1178 he built a castle (Chastellet) at Jacob's Ford on the Jordan River, intending to cut off Saladin's route north from Egypt to Syria, provoking direct conflict with the Ayyubid dynasty.
  3. 1179–1180Jacob's Ford · Kingdom of JerusalemIn 1179 Saladin besieged the castle at Jacob's Ford; Odo was wounded and captured during the defense, and the castle fell. He died in captivity in 1180, either from his wounds or by execution, depriving the Knights Templar of a hardline leader.

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