André de Montbard

André de Montbard lived from 1097 to 1156. His home was Burgundy in France and he served as a vassal to the Count of Champagne, Hugues I.

This knight entered the Knights Templar order in 1119, making him one of the earliest members. André de Montbard became second-in-command to Hugues de Payens, the first grand master.

Eventually, André de Montbard would himself be a leader of the Knights Templar. His turn came in 1153 and he held the position of fifth grand master until his death.