The Historian's Notebook

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan issued a safe conduct letter for a troubadour who will be traveling through France. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e57-feb19 Today's Document: Subject: safe passage letter for a troubadour Date: February 19, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Language: Lati...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to her father, assuring him that Joan has recovered from his illness. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e56-feb18 Today's Document: Subject: Joan’s illness Date: February 18, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday Language: Catalan Archival Reference Numbe...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan, through his court, wrote to the Veguer of Roussillon asking to see documentation of proceedings against a debtor named Guillem de Modes. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e55-feb17 Today's Document: Subject: a request for court documents for the prosecut...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant wrote to the Pope again, two days later, on the topic connected to Petrus Serva. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e54-feb16 Today's Document: Subject: A follow-up letter about Petrus Serva Date: February 16, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: La...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan recommended Fray Alemany of Ejulve to become the commander of the Hospitaller castle at Villel, near Teruel. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/ Today's Document: Subject: recommendation for a vacancy at the Hopsitaller castle in Villel Date: February 15,...

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...

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 Lan...

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: Tues...

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...

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 Langua...

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 D...

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...

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 Re...

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...

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...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan sent Gerau Vullats as a 'talking telegram' to Gaston Febus, in pursuit of a criminal. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e42-feb4 Today's Document: Subject: Joan sends Gerau Vullats in pursuit of a criminal Date: February 4, 1387 Day of the Week: Monday La...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent a 'talking telegram' in the form of Gerau Vullats to her friend Charles III of Navarre. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e41-feb3 Today's Document: Subject: Violant sends a messenger to Navarre Date: February 3, 1387 Day of the Week: Sunday Langu...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan recommended Arnaldo Torrelles to the Bishop of Tortosa. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e40-feb2 Today's Document: Subject: Recommendation for Arnaldo Torrelles Date: February 2, 1387 Day of the Week: Saturday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number:...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan authorized a personnel change at Perpignan Castle. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e39-feb1 Today's Document: Subject: governance of Perpignan Castle Date: February 1, 1387 Day of the Week: Friday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1912...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed the Queen of Navarre of the death of Pere the Ceremonious. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e38-jan31 Today's Document: Subject: Violant informs the Queen of Navarre of the death of Pere Date: January 31, 1387 Day of the Week: Thursday Langua...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant discussed a land sale in the province of Maresme. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e37-jan30 Today's Document: Subject: A land sale in Maresme Date: January 30, 1387 Day of the Week: Wednesday Language: Latin Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1819 f7...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan wrote to the King of France and the Duke of Touraine requesting a troubadour named Colinet. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e36-jan29 Today's Document: Subject: Joan requests a troubadour named Colinet Date: January 29, 1387 Day of the Week: Tuesday Lan...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant informed Ramon de Perellos, the Viscount of Roda, that the King of Navarre had died. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e35-jan28 Today's Document: - Subject: Violant informs Ramon de Perellos of the death of the King of Navarre - Date: January 28, 1387...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered changes at the Ripoll Monastery, undoing some of Sibilla da Fortía's influence there. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e34-jan27 Today's Document: - Subject: Joan initiates a change at the Ripoll Monastery - Date: January 27, 1387 - Day of the We...

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant ordered the transfer of authority over the town of Cubelles away from Bernat da Fortía and to Petrus de Mari. Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e33-jan26 Today's Document: - Subject: Legal document regarding the town of Cubelles - Date: January 26, 138...