Hospitalier (St Jean Knights) Sect, founded by 11th-century merchants were Amalfili. The purpose of the sect, found on Jerusalem to protect Christian pilgrims to the holy tomb was welcomed. Knights of noble Catholic family chosen. Selected Knights, it enters the Sects obedience, chastity and poverty were the oath is. Knights after the first crusade, became a military organization. Jerusalem fell in 1291, it had to take refuge on the island of Cyprus. In 1306 the island of Rhodes pirate Genoese admiral Vignoli has sold them. The knights conquered the island in 1309. In 1522 until the Great Siege of Rhodes remained on the island. The Ottomans were defeated after the siege knights. Only 180 of 650 of them survived knights. After the interviews, knights of the island were allowed to leave safely. 7 years later took shelter to the island of Malta. Napoleon invaded the island in 1798 Knights of St Jean realized defeat was certain.
Sect 7 Language, that the nation was divided, France, Italy, Britain, Germany, Provence, Spain and Auvergne. Within the city walls of each section, called curtain would maintain a language.
Denominations, they choose from among themselves would be managed by the older Master. Great Master, his life would be in management. Large selection of Master, but in case of death of the previous Masters would be made. The first Grand Master, a French knight from the Foulkes Villaret (Magnus Magister), respectively. He also bought Grand Master in Rhodes island, respectively.
