Guillaume de Paris

Guillaume de Paris, also known as Brother William of Paris, was a Dominican priest and theologian. He was an officer of the Inquisition, with the role of investigating offences against the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the formal prosecutor for the trial of the Templars, interviewing many key members of the brotherhood, such as the grand master Jacques (James) de Molay.1

interrogation
This image portrays the interrogation of grand master Jacques de Molay, who was interrogated by Guillaume de Paris.2
  1. Frale, Barbara. “The Chinon Chart: Papal Absolution to the Last Templar, Master Jacques de Molay.” Journal of Medieval History 30, no. 2 (2004): 118.
  2. Wasserman, James. Interrogation of Jacques De Molay. 19th century. An Illustrated History of the Knights Templar.