In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered the bailiff of Girona to prosecute a group of young men who had kidnapped a Jewish boy and performed a forced baptism on him.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: legal action against Christian persecution of Jews in Girona
• Date: April 20, 1387
• Day of the Week: Saturday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R f
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipient: Bailiff of Girona

Music Credits

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