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The Legitimacy of Bastards

The Place of Illegitimate Children in Later Medieval England

Helen Matthews
Many members of England’s medieval nobility and gentry had illegitimate offspring, who were legally prohibited from inheriting real property. However, this study reveals that social attitudes towards bastards were complex, with important differences between canon and common law, so that parents could find various ways to distribute their property as they wished and to provide opportunities for such children.
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  • Publisher: Pen & Sword
  • Year: 2019
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 246pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 232x155mm
  • ISBN: 9781526757623
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.4kg
Product code:
537397
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