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Receipt of the contribution for cooking Vimbodí to the coronation of King Joan I of Catalonia-Aragon

Date
1388
Archive
Conca de Barberà County Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACCB310-85-9509
Link to the online document
Description

This document certifies the payment of a contribution per fogage (a tax per fire or hearth) made by the town of Vimbodí on the occasion of the coronation of King Joan I. This type of contribution was common at royal events and reflects the participation of local communities in the great events of the monarchy. Its uniqueness lies in the ability to document medieval taxation and the link between the royal power and the municipalities. It is a valuable source for understanding the institutional relationships and financing of the monarchy in 14th century Catalonia.