The Historian's Notebook

May 24, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed the aljamas of Teruel that they will need to pay an extra tax. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e151-may25 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e151-may25] Today's Document: * Subject: financing the state in an interfaith context * Date: May 24, 1387 * Day of the Week: Friday * Language: Aragonese/Castilian * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f11r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12778718] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: officials of the Jewish and Muslim aljamas of Teruel Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

May 23, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant exchanged pleasantries with her daughter's future groom, Louis II of Anjou, and his mother, Marie de Blois. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e150-may23 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e150-may23] Today's Document: * Subject: another avenue of influence in the marriage negotiation process * Date: May 23, 1387 * Day of the Week: Thursday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f9v-10r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12778718] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: Louis II of Anjou and his mother Marie de Blois Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

May 22, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered a merchant in Zaragoza to pay money to Johan de Muntros, citing an authorization from the Pope on February 23rd. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e149-may22 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e149-may22] Today's Document: * Subject: addressing a lack of compliance with the new tax collection in Aragon * Date: May 22, 1387 * Day of the Week: Wednesday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f60v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801766] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipients: Berengario de Corrilles, a merchant of Zaragoza Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

May 21, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the Bishop of Elne to release a prisoner who Joan says is one of his domestics, in the service of the Crown of Aragon. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e148-may21 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e148-may21] Today's Document: * Subject: claim that Guillem Ribes was imprisoned wrongfully * Date: May 21, 1387 * Day of the Week: Tuesday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f146r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12751618] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: the Bishop of Elne Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]

May 20, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent out letters to 39 localities to let them know her alguatzir is coming to collect funds from them. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e147-may20 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e147-may20] Today's Document: * Subject: taxation procedures, possibly for an extra levy of funds for the royal treasury * Date: May 20, 1387 * Day of the Week: Monday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f100r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801968] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: Prohomens and other local authorities throughout the realm Music Credits The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-the-troubadour-dance-instrumental-110887/]by Melody Ayers-Griffiths [https://pixabay.com/users/melodyayresgriffiths-27269767/]