Knights Templar Encyclopedia

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The encyclopedia is - in its present state - the result of research and investigation by Dr. Anke Napp (Hamburg). It was created out of the desire to provide interested parties and colleagues with articles on as many aspects of the Knights Templar as possible, from individual religious houses and outstanding members, to spirituality, criticism and afterlife, to the notorious trial. Sources and further reading in various languages offer the possibility of further research of one's own. Reviews not only of specialist literature but also of current TV series or computer games show the influence of the Templar motif in our modern pop culture.
Since 2003, the encyclopedia has been available online, which has allowed its constant updating, expansion with new articles, photos, a link to original sources in archives and unlimited access worldwide. Some independent researchers have contributed to individual articles over the course of time.

Here you can find information on individual events from the Order's history, on special persons, places and myths associated with the Knights Templar. Attached to each article is a bibliography with the sources of the text and further reading.

The Knights Templar Encyclopedia is also published with the help of Qucosa, a server for publication and documentation which is part of the  Open Access movement. The project will always be updated with the help of our scientific advisory board.

Under Publications you can read selected research results in full text while we have listed a various quantity of complementary projects under Projects.

For thematic overview, a dedicated overview has been created that provides a systematic approach to the contents of the lexicon. It is intended for users who have not yet formulated a specific research question or who wish to gain an initial overview.

In addition, the Templar Lexicon provides an overview of the Templar settlements which, although it does not claim to be complete, offers a valuable insight into the spatial distribution of the Order of the Temple.

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Last modified: Dec 19, 2025