March 3, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E69
Mar 3, 2026
17:47

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant canceled the debt of a draper who owed money to an associate of Bernat de Fortia.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e69-mar3

Today's Document:

  • Subject: a debt owed to Guillem Piru, an associate of Bernat de Fortià
  • Date: March 3, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Sunday
  • Language: Latin
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1822 f134v-135r
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipient: Francisco Martina, a draper

Music Credits

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

Keywords

violant
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