May 10, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E137
May 10, 2026
29:45

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan granted Johan de Murcos the right to collect tithe payments from churches to the state.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e137-may10

Today's Document:

  • Subject: as a consequence of the Pope’s recent bull, an authorization to collect taxes from churches
  • Date: May 10, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Friday
  • Language: Lain
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f61r-v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Joan
  • Recipient: Johan de Murcos

Music Credits

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

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