Hugues de Payens

Hugo de Paganis
French: Hugues de Payens
1st Grand Master of the Knights Templar
In office
c. 1119–1136
Preceded byOrder established
Succeeded byRobert de Craon
Personal details
Bornc. 1070
Died24 May 1136
Known forFounding member and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar
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Hugo de Paganis, commonly known in French as Hugues de Payens or Payns (French: [yɡ pɛ̃]; c. 1070 – 24 May 1136), was the co-founder and first Grand Master of the Knights Templar.