Knights of Saint Thomas
English military order (c. 1191–1538) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hospitallers of St Thomas of Canterbury at Acre, usually called the Knights of St Thomas was a Christian military order of the Catholic Church. Membership was restricted to Englishmen.
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Knights of St Thomas Hospitallers of St Thomas of Canterbury at Acre | |
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Active | c. 1191–1538 |
Allegiance | Holy See Kingdom of England |
Type | Western Christian military order |
Locations | including: Acre, Nicosia, Kilkenny and London. |
Patron | St. Thomas Becket of Canterbury |
Engagements | The Crusades, including: Fifth Crusade Siege of Acre (1291) |
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The emblem of the order was a red cross with a white scallop in the centre and the Knights wore a white habit.[1]