On Friday, Oct. 13, 1307, King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of the Knights Templar. The military order, sworn to protect Christians visiting the Holy Land, were charged with many crimes, including heresy, idol worship and homosexuality. Many were burned at the stake.
Source: globeandmail.com, britannica.com
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