Description

In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, Joan informed the prohomens of Athens that the Viscount of Rocabertí should be taken seriously as a political leader and that he, Joan, plans to personally visit Athens.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan's website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e123-apr26

Today's Document:

• Subject: introducing Athens to their new leader, Felip Dalmau, the Viscount of Rocabertí
• Date: April 26, 1387
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Language: Catalan
• Archival Reference Number: ACA CR R1751 f51v-52r
• Link to PARES
• Place: Barcelona
• Sender: Joan
• Recipients: the city leaders of Athens

Music Credits

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