About this episode

This episode examines the early Templars in Portugal and their role in frontier defenses.

This episode we are examining the early Templars in Portugal. What part if any, did they play in the frontier defenses? Where were they located and how were they funded? We’ll take a closer look at these questions and more, see how this new partnership began to be expressed.  Join me on Patreon! patreon.com/historyofportugal Check out the fee tier and join the conversation! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me at historyofportugalpod@gmail.com Visit the website: www.historyofportugalpodcast.com Credits: Flag Image by Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pixabay Music: Rythm of War by Zakhar Valaha Orion Nebula by SergePavkinMusic Cinematic ambien piano by Rockot Prayer by SergePavkinMusic Grand View by SergePavkinMusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Rob Mendes

Topics covered

• Templars
• Portugal
• history
• frontier defenses
• funding
• partnership

Keywords

• Templars
• Portugal
• history
• frontier defenses
• funding
• partnership

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Organizations: Patreon

Places: Portugal

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