In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan provided authorization for an inheritance proceeding. Today's document eventually becomes comprehensible thanks to a bail-out from AI. After discussing it, Jonathan adds a bit more background information about the Crown of Aragon, Violant de Bar's childhood, and the familial dynamics between Pere and Joan.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e7-dec31

Today's Document:

• Subject: The execution of the last will of Andreu de Fenollet
• Date: December 31, 1387
• Day of the Week: Monday
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1752 f23r 2a
• Link to PARES
• Place: Girona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: All of the leading officials in Roussillon and Cerdagne

Music Credits

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