The Historian's Notebook

April 9, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered the bailiff of Girona to cooperate with her official, Bernard Company, in the investigation of violence against the sons of a Jew named Mossen Falcon.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: criminal investigation of violence against a Jewish family in Girona
  • Date: April 9, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Tuesday
  • Language: Latin
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f94r
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipients: the bailiff and judicial official of Girona

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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