The Historian's Notebook

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Avignon Pope urging him to expedite the promotion of James the Bishop of Valencia to Cardinal.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e52-feb14

Today's Document:

• Subject: James the Bishop of Valencia wants to become a Cardinal
• Date: February 14, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1818 f97v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Avignon Pope Clement VII

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered the governor of Valencia to apprehend Berenguer Vilaragut and his followers.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e51-feb13

Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant ordering a law enforcement action
• Date: February 13, 1387
• Day of the Week: Wednesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f84r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Aznardo Pardo

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote a letter supporting James, the Bishop of Valencia, in his bid to become a Cardinal.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e50-feb12

Today's Document:

• Subject: support of James of Aragon to be made a Cardinal
• Date: February 12, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1954 f2v-3r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: College of Cardinals of Avignon Papacy

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote follow-up letters to the officials of Montpellier and the Bishop of Maguelone about the students accused of rape in Montpellier.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e49-feb11

Today's Document:

• Subject: Montpellier sexual assault case
• Date: February 11, 1387
• Day of the Week: Monday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f82r-v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: Officials of Montpellier and Bishop of Maguelone

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered the city of Lleida to pay what they owe to a creditor.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e48-feb10

Today's Document:

• Subject: Joan orders the Lleida town council to pay Berenguer de Almencario
• Date: February 10, 1387
• Day of the Week: Sunday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1825 f32r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: officials in charge of Lleida’s finances

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant told someone that she heard that they wanted to come to Barcelona but that they were waiting for her to tell them she wanted them to come to Barcelona so now she is telling them to come to Barcelona.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e47-feb9

Today's Document:

• Subject: An extremely polite summons to Barcelona from Violant
• Date: February 9, 1387
• Day of the Week: Saturday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f81r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: not listed

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan intervened in a situation with royal officials in Lleida.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e46-feb8

Today's Document:

• Subject: managing bailiffs and veguers
• Date: February 8, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1827 f27r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: the curia and veguer of Lleida

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan confirmed receipt of a big shipment of jewels and luxury items.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e45-feb7

Today's Document:

• Subject: Joan’s shipment of treasures from Mallorca
• Date: February 7, 1387
• Day of the Week: Thursday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f15v-16r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: Berenguer Lobet

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant provided funds for the repair of a mill in Torroella de Montgri.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e44-feb6

Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant helps finance the repair of a mill
• Date: February 6, 1387
• Day of the Week: Wednesday
• Language: Latin
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f80r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipient: Bernardo Torroni

Music Credits

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

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent a letter of thanks to several monasteries whose monks prayed for Joan to recover from illness.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e43-feb5

Today's Document:

• Subject: Violant thanks several monasteries for their prayers
• Date: February 5, 1387
• Day of the Week: Tuesday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f79v
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Violant
• Recipients: several monasteries in the Crown of Aragon

Music Credits

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