Crusades question - kinda OT

Cladiator

Sorry about the OT thread but I figured I'd have the best chances of getting this question answered in here. During the earlier stages of the Crusades the majority of the Crusaders were peasants and civilians but there was a core of highly trained military personell at the heart of the group. One of the units was the "Knights Templar" and another of the units was the "Knights ????????". I can't for the life of me remember what they were called.

Aethelred

The Knights who say "nee."

MSD61

How about this, In 1095, an unofficial Crusade was lead by a radical monk named Peter the Hermit. He preached the Crusades to the poor peasant fanatics, and collected a small army to pilgrimage to the Holy Lands ahead of the main army.

Peter the Hermit was venerated as a Saint by his followers, and historians reported him as being mystifying in his preaching, whipping up his listeners into a religious fury. However, Peter's Quest was doomed. They behaved poorly along the route, thieving food and ransacking homes for supplies. The worst was the persecution of the Jews before even leaving Europe.

MSD61

Sorry to get back to your question The Knights Hospitallers comes to mind.

Cladiator

<< <i>Knights Hospitallers >>

THAT'S IT! Thanks 61!!!