THE TOMBS OF THE TEMPLARS

Accompanied by my friend Mary Freer from North Carolina, USA, we visited the Temple Church in Temple, London which was once built and owned by the Knights Templar of England.
Contained within are a number of Templar grave effigies, and in common with all European Templar places of worship, the church is rounded.
Join us as we explore this beautiful if not noisy relic of the Crusaders.
The Temple Church is a late 12th century church in London located between Fleet Street and the River Thames, built for and by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters. In modern times, two Inns of Court (Inner Temple and Middle Temple) both use the church. It is famous for its effigy tombs and for being a round church. It was heavily damaged during the Second World War but has been largely restored. The area around the Temple Church is known as the Temple and nearby is Temple Bar and Temple tube station.
The Knights Templar order was very powerful in England, with the Master of the Temple sitting in parliament as primus baro (the first baron of the realm). The compound was regularly used as a residence by kings and by legates of the Pope. The Temple also served as an early depository bank, sometimes in defiance of the Crown's wishes to seize the funds of nobles who had entrusted their wealth there. The independence and wealth of the order throughout Europe is considered by most historians to have been the primary cause of its eventual downfall.
In January 1215 William Marshall (who is buried in the nave next to his sons, under one of the 9 marble effigies of medieval knights there) served as a negotiator during a meeting in the Temple between King John and the barons, who demanded that John uphold the rights enshrined the Coronation Charter of his predecessor Richard I. William swore on behalf of the king that the grievances of the barons would be addressed in the summer, leading to John's signing of Magna Carta in June.
William later became regent during the reign of John's son, Henry III. Henry later expressed a desire to be buried in the church and so, in the early 13th century, the choir of the original church was pulled down and a new larger structure, now called the Chancel, was built. It was consecrated on Ascension Day 1240 and comprises a central aisle and two side aisles of identical width. The height of the vault is 36 feet 3 inches. One of Henry's sons, who died in infancy, is buried in the Chancel, but Henry later altered his will with instructions to be interred in Westminster Abbey.

[@gloriahanes6490]

Knights of the Templar - was an organization in England which started as early as the time of King Arthur of the round table. These knights had taken an oath of honor to live a righteous life, protect the innocent, spread goodwill and good deeds throughout the realm, fight and protect the Holy Church of England, protect the King and his family, uphold what is right and just, and most of all to be loyal to the King and country.

[@antoinemozart243]

Where did you read that ? The Templars order was created in 1119 by the French knight Hughes de Payens with the agreement of Baldwin II king of Jerusalem. Their patron Saint was Bernard of Clairvaux (French monk). It has absolutely nothing to do with the Arthurian legend and the so called Church of England ( founded by Henry VIII four centuries later) Sorry !

[@ianosborne188]

RIP My Fallen Brothers. I Thank GOD For The Spirit Of The TEMPLARS.. HALLELUJAH! Non Nobis Domini.

[@johnnyringo2518]

Not my reply! lion of Judah is in control all evil shall perish in lake of fire!!! In the name of our Lord Jesus Christian Amen!!!!!

[@paulfixx1140]

My ancestors did terrible things to people. I descend from the order from my Scottish heritage.

[@HauntedEarth]

That`s very kind of you to comment. I appreciate that not all viewers of my work believe in the paranormal, but equally we all have a love of historic locations and legends. Thank you very much, and welcome aboard! :)

[@BlackfoxKitsune]

Cross legged Knights indicate that the person so represented died in the Christian faith. As crusaders were supposed so to do, they were generally represented on their tombs with crossed legs. Sometimes the figure on the tomb of a knight has his legs crossed at the ankles, this meant that the knight went one crusade. If the legs are crossed at the knees, he went twice; if at the thighs he went three times., if he lacks it crossed legs it just means he never got go on a crusade or was a squire.

[@susanpower9265]

thank you for these interesting facts

[@jamesbrean8004]

I'm blessed to be baptized by the knights templar

[@HauntedEarth]

Good on you!

[@knighttemplar7649]

Rest in peace my brave brothers i wish you were still here today :(

[@karlcalito5916]

Klik Date They left you nothing, unless you were born into an Aristocratic family, or you sold your soul out for a slice of the cake!

[@z.weertje7209]

Anus Magnificus Fartum Amen

[@StarFox85]

they are in Switzerland!

[@mygirlkara1]

DEUS VULT.

[@nialloneill5097]

BUT, We are still here, and through the wheel of reincarnation still serving God, the Almighty Father. I do not recall details, but I do recall the essence of the will of a Tempar knight, whose ways of living were austere, pure, courageous and selfless, serving as tools to strengthen the fortitude, devout nature and selfless service to God of these privileged perons, who were chosen for these sacred duties, especially in protecting the road to Jerusalem. Then later, they could serve their Creator for the benefit of the masses, in times of their direst need, when in the darkest hour that mankind has seen, apocalyptic conditions would spread with uncanny speed across the world! I sense I only served once in Jerusalem and the outlying area, but always with the absolute commitment to lay down my life in God's service, against all odds, for the poor, for the worshippers, and above all for the Almighty, to make safe this road, not just physically, but spiritually too. Yes. we usually had money and titles, but the path of living righteously demanded that we were able to do so without forming attachments to either woman, food, money, status, or any other material attractions. Thus, the ways of these Knights was one of continued penance and absolution, sometimes perhaps excessively, in their efforts to suffer privations in service to God. And I have suffered karmically though these excesses, for man is to learn to make use of the good things in life, but without committing idolatry by which he becomes enslaved by his possessions or desires for them, and then severs himself from the Will of God. For those intrigued by the essence of the knightly spirit, then let me assure you, this exists in luminous planes above the earth, where knightly embodiments pass on virtuous streams of energy, which we can open ourselves to when we are inspired to live in honourable ways, for they are the virtues that lead us back to Paradise, our true eternal home! There is also a path by which courage and heroism can find its way to a special place in Creation, which was seen by the Vikings, who I believe called it Valhalla, a place for heroes, although it is actually a collection of heroic deeds and their related energies. Truth betold, a radiant hero does exist at the highest point in Creation too, in a Temple or Castle, described in Revelations, which is doubtless linked to the Temple of Jersualem built by King Solomon. This hero incarnated upon the earth on at least two occasions, once as Krishna, and secondly in service to a King who he serves ad infinitum, and who sits in rule over the whole of Creation. This King of Kings is also desribed in Revelations, and He is the true Radiant Hero, a Spirit without parallel, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, the King of the Grail, and at the same time the Creative Will of the Almighty. He too has incarnated twice upon this earth, first at the time of Moses to help guide a chosen people, who could embrace the coming Son of God, and then a second time as the Son of Man, as promised by Jesus, as a last chance for men to transform their ways of living, attain to Salvation, and thus avert the total destruction of the earth. This possibility still exists today, but less so, for men did not hear and see the Light when It came, for they were too busy doing 'other things'. The Light shineth in the Darkness, but the Darness neither seeth, nor heareth not. Now, men must change, and live a spiritual way of life, whereby they surrender their whole spirit, or soul, to their Creator, or else, for otherwise eternal perdition lays in wait for him. Many of the former Templar knights now return, linked to their former heroic deeds, to help man, in these his darkest hours. I sense 2028 will truly be the starting date for these events through a nuclear holocaust of the US, although the Final Judgement has been occurring since the early 1930's, which the Son of Man preapared, initiated and blessed. The Apocalypse is simply the final intensified part of the greater happening, and brings with it the demand from the Almighty, 'man, how do you stand, for it now to be, or not to be'. A great Comet will mark the near end of this 28-30 year period, when it stands over a Holy Mountain, unkown to the masses. It is the power from this comet that helps bring the great Judgement, through it primordial power, so man's karmic reactions can stir the human spirits out of their spiritual lethargy, through the most intense pain imaginable. Thus, man must adapt to the Laws of Creation and the Ray of Love, which is married to Justice, for what does man now know of Justice and Love. By inwardly changing, man must lose his vanity and fears, especially that of scarcity, so that in humility he can begin to receive of the Water of Life once more, and serve God in obedience and with gratitude. Indeed, man's life should be a continuous, joyous, living prayer, which sings harmoniously with all God's creatures in a hymn of praise to Him, who breathed life into our very souls! Amen, and Blessed Be!

[@deekey9562]

thank you for sharing...

[@HauntedEarth]

My pleasure

[@zombieholic]

Amazing, Thanks for sharing! :)

[@smount87]

Going through and enjoying some of your old videos Chris

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Great history. Great 👍 video.

[@Mj-hl9dl]

May You Be in My Father's Kingdom In Peace...💝... The Greatest Warriors on Earth...

[@jessyreyes1933]

God bless me and all the people who believe in him this was nice to watch

[@jarekmodzelewski5284]

Great respect for those brave knights. Deus Vult

[@tsegat01]

One of my favorite eras in history. Thank you for sharing the lovely video.

[@zoesdada8923]

The great order brought down by heathens and heretics. Rest in peace warriors of Christ.

[@johnnyringo2518]

Murdered by the pope!!

[@paulfixx1140]

comeuppance

[@f.drachenfels4503]

Zoes Dada and again, it was all about greed. Since then, nothing has changed, it is like a pandemie

[@genevavredeveld3748]

I so agree with you! It was the King's jealousy and greed that was their down fall!

[@genevavredeveld3748]

Murdered because of a Pope and kings jealousy and greed!

[@BENKCHAFIK-ef3gt]

LOVE AND MORE LIGHT TO ALL.

[@jerryumfress8340]

Wonderful video as usual, the scenery in the church is just beautiful. Thanks for posting this Chris

[@NinjaCthulhu]

Great music, really adds to it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place.

[@yeln4tsmusic]

I love the history involved with this church. And I'm glad that you know so much about it! Great job, keep posting more vids like these!

[@SpiralParanormal]

Excellent presentation Chris, this is one of London's hidden gems. I'm sure Mary was very impressed with the place.

[@powertwins2097]

Once again, WELL DONE!!

[@annika_panicka]

What a magnificent church! Obviously we have nothing of that vintage or style(s) in the United States. Next time I'm in London, I'll make sure to schedule a visit to it-hopefully when the organ is being played. Thank you for the exposure! (I have watched this video before but I'm just getting around to commenting.)

[@bluesdirt5889]

We've learned so much since then and if they only knew ! Still so much to learn

[@neilgoloy3582]

Impressive...

[@tommynemec2]

Thanks for posting! Great stuff!

[@HauntedEarth]

@SpiralInvestigations Mary was enthralled by it Marq:) A fantastic location! Thanks for the compliments!

[@theolewell7535]

extremely beautiful ... I wish round churches being built now.

[@chaoticspear]

Nice video, thanks!

[@Balefulmoon]

Wow, this really looked gorgeous in HD. Great filming and great presentation.

[@barbara5956]

Hope i get to come to London would love to go visit there it is a beautiful church...

[@francisolivier4309]

chris its realy inspired me. you have a nice voice,, thank you for sharing the video .

[@HauntedEarth]

@ParaGlitter You are more than certainly correct there. I should imagine to a fellow Templar that their body positions were like reading a book. Every subtle difference told a different story:) Thanks for commenting.

[@maureenbernhardt1934]

Yes we the Knights Templars now. Come back you brave men 💝

[@GhostvaperYT]

excellent, i was born in london but unfortuantely moved away at age 4 but my family still live in se24 herne hill.planning to take my 8 year old son to london,normal sites,buckingham palace,tower london,westminster abbey,they did used to have an old warship docked there also that was so interesting,not sure if still there or not,but due to this video i have decided also take him here.have seen before but fogot about place,thanks 4 sharing.my list of visit places got bigger!!!!!

[@lordofquim]

absolutley fantastic thankyou chris :-)

[@thomasyoung9591]

We need the Templars back desperately

[@HauntedEarth]

@zandj710 It is as much a pleasure for me to visit these beautiful places as it is to share. Thanks for commenting:)

[@jessyreyes1933]

Love

[@cate7199]

Thanks!

[@samueladams6207]

Then there are some of us that know what the Templars were really about and the word beautiful will not be used by us.

[@HauntedEarth]

I find architecture beautiful and not necessarily politics.

[@HauntedEarth]

@Theghostswithin Thankyou for commenting:)

[@HauntedEarth]

@SnowPrincess67 I think the tourist board should pay me! lol Glad you loved it!:)

[@Spookypalooza]

Thank you for posting! Another goody! Enjoyed the little head carvings in there too. I kept expecting so see your wee noggin superimposed over one of them for fun, but you were being a good boy during editing. :) Thanks Chris! Loved it!

[@giovanniarrizon7940]

May the father of understanding guide us.

[@dutchvanderlinde4969]

we work in the dark to serve the light 🦅🦅

[@HauntedEarth]

@tommynemec2 My pleasure! Thanks:)

[@wendynicklin7667]

Interesting

[@daffyteddysue611]

I also have just come across your site and thought i would have a look at some of your work and to find it very interesting as i am very interested in the paranormal. Its nice to find someone who tells you a bit about the history of the place as well. Keep up the good work .

[@TheInvisibleWorld1]

i got told as a 10 year old boy that my guardian angel was a fallen templer :(

[@leshughes748]

Templar by name Templar by nature. Only a Templar will feel this upon entering the church. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@knightwatchman]

I know the feeling.

[@celiajarvis3168]

The church's architecture is wonderful in it's own virtue, not just "nice" - sounds unimpressive. The music is so spiritually uplifting. An atheist said that he would convert to catholicism just because of the music. In spite of all the wrong doings by the human side, I thank God for making me a Catholic.

[@HauntedEarth]

@tsegat01 It is my pleasure - thanks for commenting:)

[@ishtarian]

Just came across your work today. Thought I'd say that, though I'm completely at odds with you concerning the existence of spiritual phenomena, etc., I DO like your work, both for the bits of history, the wonderful locations you choose, the legends you relate, and the calm, understated fashion in which you approach it all. Lovely stuff, and I wish you the best.....

[@litogor]

The important Knights Templar are all in France because it was the heart of the temple order and 90% of the Templars in Europe were French ...

[@perfectlypoetic]

Good show. I learned something new about the knight's legs crossed on tombs. Why can't history teachers be more like you?

[@fionahickiesheetmusic]

Considering William Marshall went to the crusades, the cross legs idea is most not likely right. Have a read up on other possible reasons

[@mauricedebnam4515]

Because history is no longer taught in schools in case truth emerges

[@traceygriffiths1526]

Great video may I ask what is the name of the music played in the background ( not the organ music)..

[@anzac2404]

Great stuff, a pity that you couldn't do your work but even ghost-hunters need a day off LOL; maybe another visit in the near future? Take care mate, cheers.

[@gunnarthorsen]

With all respect, the 9 effigies of knights in the Temple Church in London are actually NOT effigies of Templars. They are effigies of secular knights, (not one of them is depicted wearing the Templar habit) which isn't surprising, given that non-Templars who in some way benefited the order could be buried in Templar churches. You were a non-Templar knight and your rich father made a donation to the Temple? You qualified. 5 of the 9 non-Templar knights have been identified, and this information is online. Memorials to actual Templar masters in this church were destroyed when the order was suppressed. Also, the belief that crossed legs on knightly effigies means that those knights fought in the Holy Land has never been proven. It became a fashion in the 13th century for sculptors to depict deceased knights in this position, as it suggested ease and rest. Almost ALL effigies of knights from this period, including those who are known to NOT have gone on Crusade, are depicted with crossed legs.

[@knightwatchman]

+Gunnar; Thanks! I have been trying to find out for years what happened to English Templar master's records or memorials. My wife's 32nd great uncle (Richard de Hastings) was the first master of the English Templars (1160-1185) and I am trying to find out where he was buried and when he might have been on crusade. He was born in 1132 and I suppose went into the Templar order at an early age. There is some documentation on him regarding Richard the II and Thomas Becket, but other than seeing him listed as master, that is all I can find.

[@cuhurun]

Gunnar... absolutely correct. A case in point would be that of William Marshall, a secular knight whose effigy is present in the temple, but despite his highly illustrious career, was never recorded as having belonged to the Templar order.

[@k.a.wippel2349]

cuhurun. William Marshall was a main supporter of the Templars in England. I think his son and a nephew ended up in the order.

[@TheStrainers]

William Marshal first Earl of Pembroke is my 22nd great grandfather. Gunner, thanks for that info

[@hanikaram3351]

if death occurs when breath allowed the sleeping is welcomed with arms at chest crossed and right of leg over the left , almost like the Pharaoh before him

[@HauntedEarth]

@Greyfort7 It was a great place to visit, and Mary loved the place a great deal:)

[@tarja4131]

Happy Valentine's Day! 💖✨🌷

[@HauntedEarth]

You too :)

[@tarja4131]

@@HauntedEarth 💖 Good to hear from you, it's long time.

[@HauntedEarth]

@GhostlyObsessions Pleased you loved it! It was a great experience:)

[@HauntedEarth]

@mari66101 Glad you enjoyed this. Thankyou:)

[@hughmcaleer9951]

Darkness and light ride the same horse through time outside this divinne house of truth.

[@HauntedEarth]

@RiverAveGuy Very pleased you enjoyed this:)

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

👍

[@cnfdrt1963]

Thank you Chris. Great vid. Very respectful and illuminating. There was a very haunting song playing after the organ music. It sounded similar to a violin. Do you happen to know the artist or song title of it? Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

[@michaeljoroan5124]

Rest in peace ,

Thought I had seen all your stuff Chris some stuff I have watched a few times over, must have missed this one, very interesting! did you ever find out more about the Templar's why some only had their legs crossed? And by the way Mary is looking Gorgeous! :)

[@HauntedEarth]

@DAVERUKY Lol! Dave, I`m sure your boy will love this place:)

[@MissKristiLee]

In respects to the knights' legs crossed. Not crossed, no crusades, if they crossed at the ankle they had been on a crusade, if at knees they had been on 2 and at the thighs 3 or more. Guess high school history class paid off years ago lol.

[@skepticalvision]

Not true at all. Case in point, William Marshall 1st Earl of Pembroke, buried at the Temple (London), Legs straight with no crossing. He was on crusade in around 1185-6. He secretly vowed to join the Knights Templar on his deathbed, a vow which he fulfilled in 1219.

[@HauntedEarth]

@b1p0l4rt Very pleased you enjoyed:)

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Has anyone listening, been to this Church? If so, are there any de Threlkeld, Dacre, Neville, Percy Knights, listed?

[@HauntedEarth]

@narm67 Thankyou my friend:)

[@daffyteddysue611]

yes i agree with you about Constantine99999 his shows are very interesting i am a fan of his now

[@juziauportheu3728]

if you really want to see templars tombs , one should visit MALTA and look at the st'johns co/cathedral in Valletta ,thats what i call templars and grandmasters tombs.

[@HauntedEarth]

@NinjaCthulhu Thankyou too!:)

[@foots-qt4pk]

William Marshall is my 23rd GGrandfather, and was considered the greatest of Knights. He married Isabel de Clare, the daughter of Richard FitzGilbert "Strongbow" de Clare

[@gloriahanes6490]

History is fascinating and many are now researching their family line. Some are finding out their lineage produced a coat of arms or nobility.

[@foots-qt4pk]

@@gloriahanes6490 Yes. My family lines go back to the Plantagenet Kings, Viking Kings,, even Russia, Ethiopia and Egyptian Pharoahs. So...where is my inheritance! lol! Seriously though, what is interesting to me is to actually see the inter=relatedness of the same families through history. You research a new line only to find the same grandparents make yet another appearance. If we could go back far enough, we are all truly related.

[@HauntedEarth]

@barbara5956 You will enjoy this very much Barbara:)

[@francisolivier3671]

may god bless you and god was your armer,, be blessed Knights amen.

[@HauntedEarth]

@WeeeWriter It was a joint collaboration Monique between the French King and the Catholic Pope. The King owed them much money, and the Pope feared their wealth and power! Just like modern day politics:)

[@patteel]

William Marshal Earl of Pembroke is my ancestor through his daughter Maud and William de Warenne.

[@edwardleach4678]

patteel William marshal is my 27 th great grandfather

[@mmhthree]

@@edwardleach4678 He's my 25th, then Maud Marshal/Hugh Bigod, as well as Eva Marshal/William de Braose.. so, he's in my tree twice. It has been just unreal learning my family tree. I think everyone should take the time to research it.

[@HauntedEarth]

@anzac2404 Wayne - Got three investigations at night to share when I get a chance to edit them mate! Stay tuned!:)

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

I didn't know you could go in there I always thought it was off limits might just have to go there one day, that is where the great William Marshall is buried he was known as 'The Greatest Knight' serving four kings in his long service.

[@knightwatchman]

I have visited a number of times on visits to London and attended an Easter Matin with a celebration and ritual in the round. What an experience. When you visit make sure you go up the stairs to the top section to get a great view of the entire church. One thing I’d like to do is get down into the crypt, but it’s off limits. Please visit, Deus Vult.

[@pedroadriano9183]

How come I don't see the Knights Templars cross I seen the whole video not once I seen the cross?

[@muddgeeser]

the Powell name started as Hoel latin Hywell Welsh Howell Anglo Ap Howell was made Powell by dropping A H Check out The Powells of Madoc Castle, Madoc was a Powell

[@HauntedEarth]

@ozbillybong Thanks Oz my friend:)

[@scottmckenzie4635]

Swiss Pharaoahs, and you proles praise them?

[@Souljainbattle]

I reckon the templars found the secrets of king Solomon's magic it makes sense because there head quarters was GODS temple of Solomon who knows what they found there GOD IS GREAT BTW PRAISE YESHUA JESUS CHRIST KING OF KING

[@HauntedEarth]

@lordofquim No problems:)

[@charlieclark2609]

I had a fellow coworker come by my toolbox at a job and he put a templar sticker on my box, didn't say a word and left. It was strange. Dont know what he meant by it. I live in arkansas( u.s.a)

[@triffidgrower]

Why were there no Templars in the Tolkien stories? Everybody else seemed to get a gig............

[@HauntedEarth]

@Spookypalooza Kirsten!! Don`t give me ideas! lol

[@chaboiassassins]

How are the templars conected to the baphomet and did they use satanic rituals

[@WeeeWriter]

I had a response from another person in my inbox and the comment is no longer here. praetorianus72 said that my question was stupid. No question is stupid, questions are posed because the person wants an answer. Grow up.

[@jammestattoos]

:)

[@georgedonnellan36]

Welcome to 2021. Covid rules have banned organ playing?

[@HauntedEarth]

Nothing surprises me nowadays. We appear to have travelled back to the Puritan era and are at full steam towards medieval feudalism.

[@muddgeeser]

My relitives were templars,,I have one buried inside the church.

[@knightwatchman]

Please name them.

[@muddgeeser]

@@knightwatchman I think it is R Powell, A welsh Prince, I am a Powell, My father said we were Royels

[@knightwatchman]

@@muddgeeser Ahh. The Powells of Wales. They were in the nobility but not necessarily royal by birth. Some could have married into a royal family. There could very well have been a Powell English Templar. Here's why. In the feudal system, the first-born son inherits everything. If there are no sons, then the first-born daughter does. The other siblings must rely on the eldest to provide for them after the eldest's inheritance. Many did provide but not all. Many non first-born sons went into the clergy or became knights. A number of them became clergy/monks and then knights in the Templar Order. My wife is a Hastings on her mother's side. Her 32nd great uncle was Master of the English Templars from circa. 1155 to 1185. 30 years. He was Master when Temple Church in London was built. He was also very close to Henry II and Thomas Beckett. He acted as an envoy during Henry's "negotiations" with Thomas Becket. His name ... Richard de Hastings, sometimes spelled Hastyngs.

[@scouttroop291]

tip if some tell you the heart of the lion it referring to him and lion has a thorn in paw is to his sword temper code for gardens of temple

[@HauntedEarth]

Thanks j lin :)

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[@vinnyboombache3413]

Have they ever found a tomb of a Knight Templar with the skeleton in it?

[@hughpaynes754]

I’m not 100% sure but there are tombs under rosslyn church that have never been touched

[@superstock426]

The Templar Knights were a very dedicated orginazation to the Christian faith and pilgrims on their pilgrimage to the holy land..Do you know how many Templars were left after they were persecuted and put to death by the French monarchy and Holy Roman Catholic Church?...

[@davidnichol6282]

Do we know how the knights templars acquired their vast amounts of money.

[@HauntedEarth]

Largely through wealth donated to the order and by the spoils of war, I should think, David.

[@knightwatchman]

Wealth in the form of gold, land and estates donated by kings, counts, earls and barons throughout Europe. Their vast estates generated additional wealth. They owned farms, ranches and vineyards across Europe. They developed a banking system with this wealth and lended money to royalty and nobility at good interest for the purpose of funding armies and waging feudal wars. War was big business back then. As it is today I suppose. Kings also paid them to guard their treasuries.