Trial by combat: the real history behind The Last Duel
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The Last Duel Wasn't Really the Last Duel
The practice of trial by combat came to an end in the 13th century. Kings are more and more opposed to it because they see it as undermining their authority. The last, absolute last judicial duel is fought in france in em 15 80. And the final judicial duel is fighting in england in 15 97.
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