The Order of the Knights of Saint…

1108 CE to 1251 CE

The Order of the Knights of Saint James and Their Establishment at Palmela

As part of the Christian efforts to secure and settle Portugal's frontier, the Order of the Knights of Saint James (Ordem de Santiago) is granted lands at Palmela, a strategically located town south of the Tagus River.

Role of the Order in the Reconquista

  • The Order of Santiago was founded to protect Christian pilgrims and fight against the Moors.
  • Their presence at Palmela strengthens Christian control over the Setúbal Peninsula, securing the approaches to Lisbon from the south.
  • The knights fortify Palmela, transforming it into a military and religious stronghold that plays a crucial role in the defense of newly conquered lands.

Over time, Palmela becomes one of the key commanderies of the Order of Santiago in Portugal, contributing to the military, agricultural, and administrative consolidation of the kingdom.

Locations
Palmela Lisbon Portugal View →

People
Afonso I of Portugal View → Sancho II of Portugal View →

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Benedictines, or Order of St. Benedict View → Islam View → Portuguese people View → León, Kingdom of View → Burgundy, Duchy of View → Christians, Roman Catholic View → Portugal, (second) County of View → Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem View → Templar, Knights (Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon) View → Almohad Caliphate View → Portugal, Burgundian (Alfonsine) Kingdom of View → Santiago, Order of View → Calatrava, Order of View → Franciscans, or Order of St. Francis View → Calatrava, Order of View → Dominicans, or Order of St. Dominic View →

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Reconquista, the View →

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