In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan informed the King of Castile, his 'rey muy caro hermano,' that he needs the knight Galceran de Vilanova to leave Castile and go to help fight a rebellion in Sardinia.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: the recall of the knight Galceran de Vilanova from Castile
• Date: April 12, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Castilian
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f43r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: Juan I of Castile

Music Credits

The music in this episode is from The Troubadour Dance Instrumental by Melody Ayers-Griffiths