Bonanada facts for kids

Bonanada was a skilled Spanish midwife who lived around the year 1380. She was a very important person in the royal family of Aragon.

Bonanada was the official midwife for the royal family. This means she helped queens and princesses when they were having babies. She was highly trusted and well-known for her skills. Members of the royal family often recommended her to each other. For example, she helped Eleanor of Aragon, Queen of Castile and Violant of Bar during childbirth. King Peter IV of Aragon and Queen Eleanor of Sicily thought she was an excellent and trustworthy helper.

Accusation of Sorcery

In 1373, Bonanada faced a serious problem. The king's son, who would later become John I of Aragon, accused her of using sorcery. He claimed she had used magic in connection with the death of Joan of France.

However, King Peter IV and Queen Eleanor completely supported Bonanada. They trusted her very much. They quickly asked for her to be released from the prince's care. They needed her important services, and she was indeed returned to them. This shows how much the king and queen valued her work and believed in her innocence.