May 22, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E149
May 22, 2026
25:08

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan ordered a merchant in Zaragoza to pay money to Johan de Muntros, citing an authorization from the Pope on February 23rd.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e149-may22

Today's Document:

  • Subject: addressing a lack of compliance with the new tax collection in Aragon
  • Date: May 22, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Wednesday
  • Language: Catalan
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f60v
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Joan
  • Recipients: Berengario de Corrilles, a merchant of Zaragoza

Music Credits

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

Keywords

joan
ecclesiastic
catalan language
finances