The Fall of the Knights Templar: Power, Greed, and Friday the 13th #knightstemplar #history

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🔥Friday the 13th, 1307- A dark day for the Knights Templar. Betrayal, torture, and the end of an era.

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On October 13th, 1307, the powerful Knights Templar were betrayed. King Philip IV of France, envious of their wealth and power, orchestrated their downfall. False accusations of heresy and devil worship led to their mass arrest and torture. The Order was destroyed, leaving a legacy of superstition surrounding Friday the 13th.

Sources:
History.com Editors. (2017, July 13). Knights Templar. HISTORY. A&E Television Networks. https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/the-knights-templar

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