June 20, 1387

The Historian's Notebook by Jonathan Seyfried
S1 · E178
Jun 20, 2026
21:48

Episode notes

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Violant sent a letter of general good tidings to the King of Castile, in which she wrote yet again that Joan is convalescing well.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e178-jun20

Today's Document:

  • Subject: general good tidings from one monarch to another
  • Date: June 20, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Thursday
  • Language: Castilian
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R2053 f13r
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Sender: Violant
  • Recipient: Juan I, King of Castile

Music Credits

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

Keywords

violant
illness
AI usage
Castile
Hundred Years War

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