The Historian's Notebook

June 3, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant issued a summons to appear for three members of the Jewish aljama in Valencia in response to a criminal petition.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: criminal petition from Valencia, likely for a financial crime
  • Date: June 3, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Monday
  • Language: Latin
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f151v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipients: Nomer Cavhell, a doctor, Naçan Marveç, and Samuel Shimone, Jews of Valencia

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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