The Historian's Notebook

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan inquires about obtaining a mappa mundi created by Abraham Cresques.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e92-mar26Today's Document:Subject: the Cresques Map and hunting birdsDate: March 26, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1944 f36vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Procurador of Mallorca Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a credential letter for his official heading to Barbastro.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e91-mar25Today's Document:Subject: credential letter for Jaime PallatesDate: March 91, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: AragoneseArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f30r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: Prohomens of Barbastro Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered the Archbishop of Zaragoza to start collecting tithe money so that he can pay soldiers to quell resistance in Sardinia.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e90-mar24Today's Document:Subject: urgent need for funds to pay soldiers for quelling resistance in SardiniaDate: March 24, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f29r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: Archbishop of Zaragoza and two officials Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant referred to earlier documents from Pere the Ceremonious to require officials to give Thomas Soler pension payments.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e89-mar23Today's Document:Subject: arrangements for a pension for Thomas Solers, based on earlier documentsDate: March 23, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f142vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Thomas Solers and other officials Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant exchanged pleasantries with the King of France, saying 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/e88-mar22Today's Document:Subject: Violant assures the King of France that all is wellDate: March 22, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f3vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Charles VI, King of France Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan granted privileges of becoming a public notary to Raymundo Diebra.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e87-mar21Today's Document:Subject: privileges for Raymundo DiebraDate: March 21, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1890 f5v-6rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Raymundo Diebra Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan exchanged pleasantries with the King of Navarre and claims that he is all better from his illness.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e86-mar20Today's Document:Subject: exchange of pleasantries with the King of NavarreDate: March 20, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f27vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Charles III, King of Navarre Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant clarified jurisdictions in Valencia to the governor.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e85-mar19Today's Document:Subject: tax collection procedures and differences in jurisdiction for Jewish and Muslim aljamasDate: March 19, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f3rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Mossen Aznar, Governor of Valencia Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant instructed a bailiff in Sant Marti de Saroca to apprehend a criminal.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e84-mar18Today's Document:Subject: instructions to apprehend a criminal named Ferriol FornerDate: March 18, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f93rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Bailiff of Sant Marti de Saroca Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan instructed the Roussillon governor to meet Isabella de Mallorca when she arrives to the Salses Fort.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e83-mar17Today's Document:Subject: instructions for meeting Isabella de Mallorca at the border crossingDate: March 17, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f26vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Governor of Roussillon Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant provided open credential letters, with no addressees, for two treasury officials.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e82-mar16Today's Document:Subject: Violant provides credential letters for treasury officialsDate: March 16, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f3vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: open credential letters Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered government officials in Valencia to report to him about their pursuit of a financial criminal.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e81-mar15Today's Document:Subject: law enforcement action against financial criminals in ValenciaDate: March 15, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f27rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: Portaveus de Governador de Valencia Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant regretted that she and Joan could not grant Juan I of Castile’s request for military action against England.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e80-mar14Today's Document:Subject: regret for declining Juan I’s request for aid against EnglandDate: March 14, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: Castilian-Catalan-AragoneseArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f95v-96rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Juan I King of Castile Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant summoned skilled textile artisans from Mallorca.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e79-mar13Today's Document:Subject: Violant summons skilled ‘brodaders’ from MallorcaDate: March 13, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f92rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: textile artisans of Mallorca Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan expressed frustration with the Pope that action had not been taken on matters despite four previous requests.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e78-mar12Today's Document:Subject: Joan conveys dissatisfaction with the Pope ignoring his four previous requestsDate: March 12, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R f24v-25rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Avignon Pope Clement VII Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant also castigated the Governor of Aragon.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e77-mar11Today's Document:Subject: great displeasure with the governor’s refusal to confiscate properties of Bernat de FortiaDate: March 11, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f90v-91rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Sanxo Martinez, Governor of Aragon Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan let loose his anger at the Governor of Aragon.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e76-mar10Today's Document:Subject: great displeasure with the governor’s refusal to confiscate properties of Bernat de FortiaDate: March 10, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f23v-24rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Sanxo Martinez, Governor of AragonMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, in a dispute over local taxation, Joan ruled in favor of the Muslim communities in Elx and Crivillent.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e75-mar9Today's Document:Subject: a favorable decision for the Muslim aljamaDate: March 9, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f67rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: Governors of Elx and CrivillentMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant recommended to the Pope someone named Petrus for an ecclesiastical role.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e74-mar8Today's Document:Subject: recommendation for yet another PetrusDate: March 8, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f137rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Avignon Pope Clement VIIMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan and Violant's three year-old son, Jaume, wrote a letter, in Latin, to the Pope.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e73-mar7Today's Document:Subject: the three year-old Jaume asks the Pope to change policy on admission to the canonry of GironaDate: March 7, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f21r-23rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JaumeRecipient: Avignon Pope Clement VIIMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan laid out a long list of demands for his ambassadors to present to the Pope.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e72-mar6Today's Document:Subject: Joan’s big plans for diplomacy in AvignonDate: March 6, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f17v-21rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: the Pope and multiple Cardinals Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant provided her uncle, the Duke of Burgundy, with an upbeat report about Joan's health.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e71-mar5Today's Document:Subject: general pleasantries and Joan’s healthDate: March 5, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f2rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Duke of BurgundyMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant told Ramon de Perellos to ignore all previous correspondence and to return to Barcelona immediately.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e70-mar4Today's Document:Subject: the recall of Ramon de Perellos from AvignonDate: March 4, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f1vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Ramon de Perellos, Viscount of RodaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant canceled the debt of a draper who owed money to an associate of Bernat de Fortia.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e69-mar3Today's Document:Subject: a debt owed to Guillem Piru, an associate of Bernat de FortiàDate: March 3, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f134v-135rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Francisco Martina, a draperMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago,Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e68-mar2Today's Document:Subject: Joan summons for the Marquis de VillenaDate: March 2, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 ff16vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Alfonso the Elder, the Marquis of Villena Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan authorized an old age pension for a loyal bailiff in Valencia.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e67-mar1Today's Document:Subject: an old age pension for a state employeeDate: March 1, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1972 f33r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Dominico LullMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant composed authorizations for Lucchino Scarampi to carry out negotiations in Avignon for the marriage of her daughter.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/Today's Document:Subject: marriage negotiations for Violant’s daughter, Yolande of AragonDate: February , 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2056 f95r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Avignon Pope Clement VII and assorted ecclesiastical officials Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Pope about a personnel recommendation for an ecclesiastical post in Urgell.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e65-feb27Today's Document:Subject: ecclesiastical vacancy in UrgellDate: February 27, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f89rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Avignon Pope Clement VIIMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered a knight, Sir Berenguer Dolms, to provide protection for a tax collector, Jacme Quinta.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e64-feb26Today's Document:Subject: armed muscle to aid in tax collectingDate: February 26, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f89rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Sir Berenguer DolmsMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan asked his procurator in Valencia, Pedro Tolza, to bring justice to those who committed certain financial misdeeds in Valencia.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e63-feb25Today's Document:Subject: legal response to financial misdeeds in ValenciaDate: February 25, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f14v-15rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Pedro Tolza, Procurator of ValenciaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed Brother Guillem de Urges that she and Joan had written to the Pope.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e62-feb24Today's Document:Subject: an ecclesiastical posting for a HospitallerDate: February 24, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f88rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Fray Guillem de UrgesMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a safe passage letter for the indebted Isabella of Majorca.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e61-feb23Today's Document:Subject: safe passage letter for Isabella of MajorcaDate: February 23, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f15r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Isabella of MajorcaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan, or his court, made a decision about the jurisdicational relationship between Cerdanyola and Barcelona.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e60-feb22Today's Document:Subject: Barcelona’s jurisdictional claim over CerdanyolaDate: February 22, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1944 f9vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: officials of CerdanyolaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered a halt to the confiscation of property from Jews in Alcañiz.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e59-feb21Today's Document:Subject: Christians taking property from Jews in AlcañizDate: February 21, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f132rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: royal officials of AlcañizMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan gave instructions and safe passage to a merchant, and mentioned that he could not write his own signature on the document.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e58-feb20Today's Document:Subject: safe passage and instructions for Mediterranean merchant shipDate: February 20, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1827 f31v-32rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Guillem Ramon, the merchant captainMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a safe conduct letter for a troubadour who will be traveling through France.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e57-feb19Today's Document:Subject: safe passage letter for a troubadourDate: February 19, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1827 f31vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: regional authoritiesMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to her father, assuring him that Joan has recovered from his illness.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e56-feb18Today's Document:Subject: Joan’s illnessDate: February 18, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f86v-87rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: her father, Robert de BarTranscription of the Letter:Molt car pare e senyor, sapia vostra senyoria que lo senyor Rey e marit meu es estat distrasiat de malaltia de febre e d'altres accidents e es vuy perla qual distresio. Io son estada e no sens raho torbada pero merced de deu lo dit senyor es fora de perill segons que tots los metges dihen perque ho notifich a nos senyor qui si alscunes noves contraries haviets hoydes sapiats la veritat e que haiats consolacio de les males noves qu'en pens vos han dites. E si del meu senyor vos plau saber certifich vostra senyoria que lo jorn de la datum de les presents yo e mos fills estavem be supplicants vos que al pus sovin ques pora fer del estament vostre me certifiquets car serva cosa de que havre subiran plaer. Et si algunes coses car pare e senyor valets que faça manats me lo sant spirit sia vostra guarda...Music CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan, through his court, wrote to the Veguer of Roussillon asking to see documentation of proceedings against a debtor named Guillem de Modes.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e55-feb17Today's Document:Subject: a request for court documents for the prosecution of a debtorDate: February 17, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1944 f8rLink to PARESPlace: JoanSender: BarcelonaRecipient: Veguer of RoussillonMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Pope again, two days later, on the topic connected to Petrus Serva.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e54-feb16Today's Document:Subject: A follow-up letter about Petrus ServaDate: February 16, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f85vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Avignon Pope Clement VIIMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan recommended Fray Alemany of Ejulve to become the commander of the Hospitaller castle at Villel, near Teruel.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/Today's Document:Subject: recommendation for a vacancy at the Hopsitaller castle in VillelDate: February 15, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f33vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipient: Juan Fernández de Heredia, Master of Rhodes, head of the HospitallersMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Avignon Pope urging him to expedite the promotion of James the Bishop of Valencia to Cardinal.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e52-feb14Today's Document:Subject: James the Bishop of Valencia wants to become a CardinalDate: February 14, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1818 f97vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Avignon Pope Clement VIIMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered the governor of Valencia to apprehend Berenguer Vilaragut and his followers.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e51-feb13Today's Document:Subject: Violant ordering a law enforcement actionDate: February 13, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f84rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Aznardo PardoMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote a letter supporting James, the Bishop of Valencia, in his bid to become a Cardinal.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e50-feb12Today's Document:Subject: support of James of Aragon to be made a CardinalDate: February 12, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1954 f2v-3rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: College of Cardinals of Avignon PapacyMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote follow-up letters to the officials of Montpellier and the Bishop of Maguelone about the students accused of rape in Montpellier.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e49-feb11Today's Document:Subject: Montpellier sexual assault caseDate: February 11, 1387Day of the Week: MondayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f82r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Officials of Montpellier and Bishop of MagueloneMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered the city of Lleida to pay what they owe to a creditor.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e48-feb10Today's Document:Subject: Joan orders the Lleida town council to pay Berenguer de AlmencarioDate: February 10, 1387Day of the Week: SundayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f32rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: officials in charge of Lleida’s financesMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant told someone that she heard that they wanted to come to Barcelona but that they were waiting for her to tell them she wanted them to come to Barcelona so now she is telling them to come to Barcelona.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e47-feb9Today's Document:Subject: An extremely polite summons to Barcelona from ViolantDate: February 9, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f81rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: not listedMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan intervened in a situation with royal officials in Lleida.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e46-feb8Today's Document:Subject: managing bailiffs and veguersDate: February 8, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1827 f27rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: the curia and veguer of LleidaMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan confirmed receipt of a big shipment of jewels and luxury items.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e45-feb7Today's Document:Subject: Joan’s shipment of treasures from MallorcaDate: February 7, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f15v-16rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: JoanRecipients: Berenguer LobetMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant provided funds for the repair of a mill in Torroella de Montgri.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e44-feb6Today's Document:Subject: Violant helps finance the repair of a millDate: February 6, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f80rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Bernardo TorroniMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent a letter of thanks to several monasteries whose monks prayed for Joan to recover from illness.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e43-feb5Today's Document:Subject: Violant thanks several monasteries for their prayersDate: February 5, 1387Day of the Week: TuesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f79vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: several monasteries in the Crown of AragonMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths