December 30, 1387
The Historian's Notebook · Jonathan Seyfried
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Show Notes
In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a dramatic charter. The King is not yet dead, but the machinery of the succession activates. In a fateful turn of events, the Queen flees the bedside of the dying King. Upon hearing this, Joan takes swift action against the Queen, a move which benefits Violant. That is the subject of today's document, a charter by Joan but written in Violant's register of her property records.
Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e6-dec30
Today's Document:
- Subject: A charter granting all of Sibilla de Fortià’s properties to Violant
- Date: December 30, 1387
- Day of the Week: Sunday
- Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1808 f197v-198v
- Link to PARES
- Place: Girona
- Authorizer: Joan
- Recipients: All of the officials in charge of the properties and collection of rents
Music Credits
The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths