The Historian's Notebook

June 24, 1387 - Season 1 Finale

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant commissioned Jacme Escrivia as the alcaide, military commander, of the Castle of Elda [https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castell_d%27Elda]. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e182-jun24 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e182-jun24] Today's Document: * Subject: Violant commissions a knight to become the commander of castle near the border with Granada * Date: June 24, 1387 * Day of the Week: Monday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f206v-207r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801968] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipients: Jacobus Scribe (Jacme Escrivia) 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/]

June 23, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan sent to Gaston Fébus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_III,_Count_of_Foix] two of his favorite troubadours, players of the xalamia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawm] and the bombard. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombard_(musical_instrument)] Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e181-jun23 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e181-jun23] Today's Document: * Subject: sharing of well-regarded minstrels who specialize in the shawm and bombard * Date: June 23, 1387 * Day of the Week: Sunday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f70r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801766] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: Gaston Fébus, Count of Foix-Bearn 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/]

June 22, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the Governor of Aragon that he was pleased at the news that, in the region near the Pyrenees, the 'scandalos e males' of the bandos had been put to a stop. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e180-jun22 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e180-jun22] Today's Document: * Subject: the effort to quell the violent factions in the mountain region of Aragon * Date: June 22, 1387 * Day of the Week: Saturday * Language: Catalan * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f69r-v * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801766] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Joan * Recipient: the Governor of Aragon, Sancho Martinez 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/]

June 21, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant instructed the bailiff of Cabra del Camp [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabra_del_Camp] to return the armor kit of Petrus Closent since the legal case against Petrus had ended. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e179-jun21 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e179-jun21] Today's Document: * Subject: returning the confiscated armour of an arrested man in El Pla de Santa Maria * Date: June 21, 1387 * Day of the Week: Friday * Language: Latin * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f153v-154r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/4801971] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipient: the bailiff of Cabra del Camp 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/]

June 20, 1387

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent a letter of general good tidings to the King of Castile, in which she wrote yet again that Joan is convalescing well. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e178-jun20 [https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e178-jun20] Today's Document: * Subject: general good tidings from one monarch to another * Date: June 20, 1387 * Day of the Week: Thursday * Language: Castilian * Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f13r * Link to PARES [https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/12778718] * Place: Barcelona * Sender: Violant * Recipient: Juan I, King of Castile 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/]