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Assistant: The Knights Templar, officially known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, was a medieval Christian military order founded in 1119. It was established in the aftermath of the First Crusade to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The order's members were both monks and knights, taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

The Templars became one of the most powerful military orders in Europe during the Middle Ages. They were known for their distinctive white mantles with a red cross and played a key role in several Crusades. The order amassed significant wealth and land holdings across Europe due to donations from nobles who wanted to support their cause.

In addition to their military activities, they developed an early form of banking that helped finance pilgrimages and crusades. Their influence grew so substantial that they became involved in politics and economics across Christendom.

However, by the early 14th century, their power had waned following several failed crusades. King Philip IV of France deeply indebted to them sought to destroy them partly for financial gain. On Friday, October 13th, 1307 (a date often associated with superstition), he ordered many French Templars arrested on charges such as heresy and corruption.

Under pressure from Philip IV Pope Clement V disbanded the order formally by issuing a papal bull "Vox in excelso" at the Council of Vienne in 1312 after many trials involving torture-induced confessions from members.

Despite its abrupt end speculation about secretive continuation has fueled legends myths conspiracy theories throughout history including those linking them with treasures like Holy Grail or associations with Freemasonry today regarded largely mythical without substantial evidence historical documentation directly connecting groups apart some similarities rituals symbolism between latter organizations centuries later era Knights existence concluded long before Masonic lodges emerged independently Renaissance period onward thus separating factual legacy speculative lore surrounding enigmatic institution’s ultimate fate influence culture society persists nonetheless through literature film popular imagination alike even present day discussions interpretations regarding this storied chivalric brotherhood medieval past fascinating enduring intriguing subject matter diverse audiences scholars enthusiasts general public interest worldwide alike exploring multifaceted aspects legendary chapter Western civilization narrative heritage collective memory humanity shared experience understanding broad context interconnectedness events figures shaping world around us then now future beyond boundaries time space cultural landscapes we inhabit together collaboratively continuously evolving dynamic process discovery insight knowledge wisdom gained along journey life learning growth potential infinite possibilities await each step taken forward progress development advancement betterment ourselves others environment communities globally universally holistically harmoniously peacefully sustainably equitably inclusively respectfully
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