Ekonomiczne aspekty działalności templariuszy
The Templar Knights’ Economic Activity

Summary/Abstract: The Templar Knights, an order that existed from the 11th to the beginning of the 14th centuries left behind a rich legacy of business activities. The activities were of various types, and their agriculture, financial and banking achievements are all deserving of attention. Thanks to its funds, the Order of the Temple contributed to the development of financial and banking services that had never existed. Of paramount importance were travellers’ cheques and loans granted both private individuals and countries. The influence of their wide-ranging activities was evident throughout Western Europe (because of the highly developed network of monastic castles) and the Holy Land, and contributed to the prevalence of banking services in medieval Europe.

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