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Bertrand de Blanchefort
6th Grand Master of the Knights Templar
In office 1157–1169
Preceded by
André de Montbard
Succeeded by
Philip of Nablus
Personal details
Born
c. 1109
Died
13 January 1169
Nationality
French
Military service
Allegiance
Knights Templar
Battles/wars
Battle of Lake Huleh Crusader invasion of Egypt
Bertrand de Blanchefort (or Blanquefort), (c. 1109 – 13 January 1169) was the sixth Grand Master of the Knights Templar, from 1156 until his death in 1169. He is known as a great reformer of the order.
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