The Historian's Notebook

May 9, 1387


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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant stated her astonishment at the weakness of a knight's job performance and asked him if he has time to do the job she commissioned for him.

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Today's Document:

  • Subject: expression of displeasure at the poor job performance of a knight
  • Date: May 9, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Thursday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f98v-99r
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipient: Berenguer d’Olms

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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