In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant related the details of how Joan nearly died from an illness that struck him on Sunday evening. The king’s extremities turned cold and he received last rites.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: a detailed account of Joan’s near death experience on Sunday evening
• Date: April 30, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2037 f17r-v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Crown of Aragon’s ambassadors to the Papal Court in Avignon

Music Credits

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