April 21, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E118
Apr 21, 2026
31:44

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, in a customary letter of greetings and well-wishes, Violant told the Count of Armagnac that Joan had been convalescing from an illness and would soon be perfect.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e118-apr21

Today's Document:

  • Subject: customary greetings to a French noble
  • Date: April 21, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Sunday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f4v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipient: Jean III, Count of Armagnac

Music Credits

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

Keywords

history
violant
crown of aragon
mallorca
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