One of a religious and military order first established at Jerusalem, in the early part of the 12th century, for the protection of pilgrims and of the Holy Sepulcher
A member of the order called Templars, Knights Templar, Knights of the Temple, etc It was founded in 1118 or 1119 by nine Christian knights, the original object of the organization being to maintain free passage for the pilgrims visiting the Holy Land Baldwin II King of Jerusalem gave them part of his palace, and they kept their arms in the Temple, hence their name of Templars