Was the order of Knights Templar centuries old when disbanded?
Yes
No
It lasted only a few decades
It lasted less than a century
Answer
Yes, the Knights Templar were centuries old when they were disbanded. They were founded in 1119 by a group of nine knights who wanted to protect pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. The order grew quickly and became a powerful military and religious force. However, they were eventually disbanded in 1312 by King Philip IV of France.
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