The Historian's Notebook

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, demanded that the Bishop of Girona and the Jurats of Girona act to quell the deadly violence being perpetrated by Christians agains Jews in that city.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e96-mar30Today's Document:Subject: persistent and severe violence of Christians against JewsDate: March 30, 1387Day of the Week: SaturdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f144r-vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Bishop and Jurats of GironaMusic 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 Cresques Bonafos, a Jew of Figueres, to appear in response to a supplication that his wife made to the queen.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e95-mar29Today's Document:Subject: process for a wife’s petition to the queen about her husbandDate: March 29, 1387Day of the Week: FridayLanguage: LatinArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f143vLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipient: Cresques Bonafos, a Jew of FigueresMusic CreditsThe music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant arranged for the properties confiscated from Bernat de Fortià to be transferred to Bernat Vilella, an official who worked in the house of the Dauphin Jaume.Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e94-mar28Today's Document:Subject: tranfer of properties of Boria and Magallon to Bernat VilellaDate: March 28, 1387Day of the Week: ThursdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f94rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Mossen Francesc Music 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/e93-mar27Today's Document:Subject: Violant sends good tidings to her father and motherDate: March 27, 1387Day of the Week: WednesdayLanguage: CatalanArchival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f4rLink to PARESPlace: BarcelonaSender: ViolantRecipients: Robert de Bar (mutatis mutandis to Marie, Duchess of de Bar) 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 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