The Historian's Notebook

May 20, 1387

27 min · 20. maj 2026
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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/]

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June 7, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan told the Bishop of Lleida that he still owes more money to the Crown for recent tithes and that he needs to keep paying Johan de Muntros. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e165-jun7 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e165-jun7] Today's Document: * Subject: the new tithes authorized by the Pope for church institutions to pay the Crown * Date: June 7, 1387 * Day of the Week: Friday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1972 f121r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12779046] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipients: Bishop of Lleida 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/]

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June 6, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan asked the jurados and hombres buenos of Zaragoza to furnish him with two bullfighters. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e164-jun6 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e164-jun6] Today's Document: * Subject: Joan wants to have a bullfight event in Barcelona * Date: June 6, 1387 * Day of the Week: Thursday * Language: Aragonese * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1952 f23r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12777462] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipients: the town leaders 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/]

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June 5, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan intervened in a conflict over regional leadership that had previously been in the queen's portfolio. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e163-jun5 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e163-jun5] Today's Document: * Subject: Joan’s attempt to solve a longstanding battle over who rules the Els Ports region * Date: June 5, 1387 * Day of the Week: Wednesday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1826 f150v-151v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12751698] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipients: all of the officials and magistrates around the town of Morella 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/]

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June 4, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan's treasury officials intervened in a financial transaction, possibly a dispute, in Perpignan. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e162-jun4 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e162-jun4] Today's Document: * Subject: organizing the payment of funds in Perpignan * Date: June 4, 1387 * Day of the Week: Tuesday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f161r-v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12751618] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: Francisco Palasol, an official in Perpignan 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/]

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June 3, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant issued a summons to appear for three members of the Jewish aljama in Valencia in response to a criminal petition. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e161-jun3 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e161-jun3] Today's Document: * Subject: criminal petition from Valencia, likely for a financial crime * Date: June 3, 1387 * Day of the Week: Monday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f151v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801971] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: Nomer Cavhell, a doctor, Naçan Marveç, and Samuel Shimone, Jews of Valencia 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/]

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