In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant exchanged pleasantries with her daughter's future groom, Louis II of Anjou, and his mother, Marie de Blois.

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Today's Document:

• Subject: another avenue of influence in the marriage negotiation process
• Date: May 23, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f9v-10r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Louis II of Anjou and his mother Marie de Blois

Music Credits

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