The Historian's Notebook

May 13, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent supplies to the mercenary leaders who decided to go around the Crown of Aragon on their way to Castile.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: possible payoff to mercenaries under the façade of polite gift-giving
  • Date: May 13, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Monday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f9r-v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipients: Gautier de Passac and Guillaume de Naillac

Music Credits

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