The Historian's Notebook

April 14, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan mansplained legal matters to the Governor of Valencia and instructed him to apprehend Berenguer de Vilaragut for various crimes including lèse-majesté.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: chasing after the wily Berenguer de Vilaragut so that he can be executed
  • Date: April 14, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Sunday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f43v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Joan
  • Recipient: Governor of Valencia

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

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The Historian's NotebookBy Jonathan Seyfried