The Convent of the Order of Christ was originally a 12th century Templar stronghold. The Portuguese Templars were later turned into the Knights of the

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The Convent of the Order of Christ was originally a 12th century Templar stronghold. The Portuguese Templars were later turned into the Knights of the Order of Christ, which supported Portugal's maritime discoveries of the 15th century.

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