Gilbert of Assailly

Gilbert of Assailly (died 1183)[1] was Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers from 1162/3 to 1170, when he resigned or was deposed. During his time at the head of the Hospitallers, they purchased the land for Castle Belvoir,[2][3] at Kawkab al-Hawa, north of Beit She'an, and otherwise expanded their fortifications.[4] Gilbert also began regulating the constitution of the order.[5]

He is principally remembered for his militant attitude to the invasion of Egypt, proposed by Amalric I of Jerusalem. The 1168 expedition turned out disastrously, and Gilbert's position became untenable.

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