Gilbert of Assailly

Gilbert of Assailly (died 1183) was the fifth Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller,^[1] serving from 1162 or 1163 to 1170, when he was deposed. As Grand Master, he succeeded Auger de Balben (rather than Arnaud de Comps that some compilations listed). Nevertheless, most sources list him as the fifth, rather than fourth, Grand Master and this biography continues that tradition,^[2] with the exception being Delaville Le Roulx' work.^[3] He was succeeded by Gastone de Murols.^[4] Gilbert encouraged Amalric of Jerusalem in his unsuccessful invasion of Egypt, leaving the Order in debt and causing the reexamination of its military role.^[2]

^ Charles Moeller (1910). "Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem". In Catholic Encyclopedia. 7. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
^ ^a ^b Vann 2006, p. 599.
^ Delaville Le Roulx 1904, p. 63.
^ Masters of the Hospitallers Archived 2021-10-01 at the Wayback Machine. Masters of the Hospitallers (2020).

[1] Charles Moeller (1910). "Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem". In Catholic Encyclopedia. 7. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

[FOOTNOTEVann2006599-2] Vann 2006, p. 599.

[FOOTNOTEDelaville_Le_Roulx190463-3] Delaville Le Roulx 1904, p. 63.

[4] Masters of the Hospitallers Archived 2021-10-01 at the Wayback Machine. Masters of the Hospitallers (2020).

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