Did not know that.....  The Templars were not Freemasons at that time though. In fact, the Knights of Templars were vanguards of Christianity. After the utter destruction of the Templars did it change hands to Freemasonry. This occurred after many years of infiltration.  Their knowledge in the art of battle along with their heroic bravery, made them intensely popular. As a result of this and their exploits, they accumulated indispensable Christian relics and wealth.  It was after the French king, Philip IV (the Fair) had slowly become the most powerful ruler in Europe and lusted for more riches did the Knights of Templar become targeted. It is a tale of treachery and betrayal. Clement’s election as pope in 1305 soon began fighting a long and complex political battle with Phillip. Under the Vatican dictim Unam Sanctam. The papal bull voiced that there could only be one ultimate power on earth and that should be the spiritual power of the Catholic Church and all other temporal powers should forever remain subordinate. In 1307 King Philip was running low on money and needed access to a large influx of capital to keep his ambitious plans of French expansion moving; the Knights Templar became an easy target. Friday the 13th is a day marked by treachery, betrayal, and greed. Yes, it is a day of evil.