Die Herrschaftsbildung in Hebron

Research on the feudal formation in Hebron reveals that the so-called 'Lords of Hebron' were, in fact, royal castellans who played a crucial role in the emergence of true baronies within the Kingdom of Jerusalem. Contrary to previous assumptions by Gustav Beyer, this study clarifies that Hebron's separation from the royal domain and its elevation to an independent barony occurred around 1161, coinciding with a significant land exchange involving Philipp von Nablus. The study challenges the notion that the absence of documentation in RRH n° 366 is problematic, arguing instead that Hebron should logically have been included in the same record due to its importance. It also explores the potential survival and transmission pathways of any lost documents related to this transaction, considering the legal implications for Philipp's family and the subsequent acquisition by the Teutonic Order.

Mayer, H. E. (2024). Die Herrschaftsbildung in Hebron. Kings and Lords in the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, XVIII–XVI64. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003556275-20