The Historian's Notebook

April 21, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, in a customary letter of greetings and well-wishes, Violant told the Count of Armagnac that Joan had been convalescing from an illness and would soon be perfect.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: customary greetings to a French noble
  • Date: April 21, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Sunday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f4v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipient: Jean III, Count of Armagnac

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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