famillyguy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here is an interesting point of fact. sources » Isabelle of France Isabelle of France Marriage to Richard II Isabelle of France (1389-1409), oldest daughter of King Charles VI, was not quite seven years old when she married Richard II as his second wife in 1396. He seems to have been very kind to her. In the Middle Ages princely and aristocratic marriages were often contracted on behalf of young children for reasons of diplomacy or for other material advantages. Canon law, however, decreed that such marriages should not be consummated until both parties were of age, at least twelve for a girl and fourteen for a boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurian Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Here is an interesting point of fact. sources » Isabelle of France Isabelle of France Marriage to Richard II Isabelle of France (1389-1409), oldest daughter of King Charles VI, was not quite seven years old when she married Richard II as his second wife in 1396. He seems to have been very kind to her. In the Middle Ages princely and aristocratic marriages were often contracted on behalf of young children for reasons of diplomacy or for other material advantages. Canon law, however, decreed that such marriages should not be consummated until both parties were of age, at least twelve for a girl and fourteen for a boy. Very thankfully most people have moved on since 1389. There are still some backward religions that have not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I doubt a child would be allowed to rule a country now, as they were then, and most people only lived into their 40s, if that. Things have moved on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famillyguy Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Very thankfully most people have moved on since 1389. There are still some backward religions that have not. yep sharia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I doubt a child would be allowed to rule a country now, as they were then They were allowed to rule in name only; there was invariably a Regent who actually took charge. Out of curiosity, what do people find offensive about a child being "married" in an entirely sexless setting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famillyguy Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 They were allowed to rule in name only; there was invariably a Regent who actually took charge. Out of curiosity, what do people find offensive about a child being "married" in an entirely sexless setting? islams defense to child brides is everyone did it. i wanted to point out the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 yep sharia What's Sharia got to do with Richard II? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 They were allowed to rule in name only; there was invariably a Regent who actually took charge. Out of curiosity, what do people find offensive about a child being "married" in an entirely sexless setting? The age of marriage without sex shouldn't bother anyone if you ask me, but that 'coming of age' at 12 may well do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 The age of marriage without sex shouldn't bother anyone if you ask me, but that 'coming of age' at 12 may well do It still is 12 in some countries; it effectively was here until round about the turn of the 20th century. Indeed, one might well argue that it's the modern trend of insisting they wait until full adulthood which is unusual and possibly out of step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 islams defense to child brides is everyone did it. i wanted to point out the difference. What you've actually done is point out the similarity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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