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January 10, 1387

January 10, 1387

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In the Crown of Aragon, 639 years ago, King Pere's body was interred in the royal crypt. This document records the death of Pere the Ceremonious in a manner of certification at the end of a treasury record book. The episode relates a few notable events from the life of King Pere, who reigned from 1336-1387.

Read more about this document on the episode page on Jonathan' s website, https://jonathanseyfried.net/historians-notebook-s1-episodes/e17-jan10

Today's Document:

  • Subject: an official record of the death of King Pere the Ceremonious
  • Date: January 10, 1387
  • Day of the Week: Thursday
  • Language: Latin
  • Archival Reference Number: ACA RP MR, vol. SG, 652, inside back cover (image 258)
  • Link to PARES
  • Place: Barcelona
  • Recorder: Unnamed treasury official

Music Credits

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

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