The Knights Templar, officially the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, were a medieval Catholic military order founded around 1119 AD. They were active during the Crusades, initially formed to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Recognizable by their white mantles with a red cross, they became skilled warriors, bankers, and builders, amassing significant wealth and influence.
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