In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed communities in her portfolio that they will need to pay some additional taxes.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: Tax collection
• Date: January 22, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f75v-76r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: officials of several towns and aljamas

Music Credits

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