The Knights Templar was disbanded by a pope.
==== Grand Masters ====Starting with founder Hugues de Payens in 11181119, the order's highest office was that of Grand Master, a position which was held for life, though considering the martial nature of the order, this could mean a very short tenure
With Philip threatening military action unless the pope complied with his wishes, Pope Clement finally agreed to disband the order, citing the public scandal that had been generated by the confessions

