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Receipt of Vimbodí’s contribution to the coronation of King Martí I (Martí the Human)

Date
1399
Archive
Conca de Barberà County Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACCB310-85-9497
Link to the online document
Description

This document certifies the payment of a fuel tax by the town of Vimbodí on the occasion of the coronation of King Martí I, known as Martí l’Humà. These types of contributions were common at solemn events and strengthened the bond between the monarchy and local communities. Its uniqueness lies in the ability to document the institutional participation of the municipalities in the political life of the kingdom and in royal taxation. It is a valuable source for understanding the financing of the crown and the involvement of the territory in acts of sovereignty in Catalonia in the 14th century.