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Former Saint-Jean Commandery
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
July 25, 2022
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The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, the Johannites, founded the first hospital at the end of the 12th century. The Knights of St. John were criticized by ecclesiastical historians, …
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Moonbeam🌜
August 31, 2022
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It was built in the 13th century by order of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem and consecrated in 1268 by Albert the Great.
The Knights Hospitaller left in the 16th century, and it was used by the canons of Saint-Martin, then by the Augustinians.
The site was purchased in 1858 by the Sisters of Divine Providence of Ribeauvillé.
The building was remodeled in the 19th century, and only a few elements of the street and courtyard facades remain from the original structure.
Today it houses a private school.
Source: Wikipedia
The Knights Hospitaller left in the 16th century, and it was used by the canons of Saint-Martin, then by the Augustinians.
The site was purchased in 1858 by the Sisters of Divine Providence of Ribeauvillé.
The building was remodeled in the 19th century, and only a few elements of the street and courtyard facades remain from the original structure.
Today it houses a private school.
Source: Wikipedia
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Claudia
August 19, 2022
Hiking
Foundation of the first hospital in the 12th century by the Knights of St. John.
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