Seven facts about female duels, much more violent than men

Traditionally showdown with weapons was considered unfeminine occupation. When the men came together in a duel, defending the honor of the ladies - it was a noble act. But how to qualify such a behavior pattern among women? Duel of women were even more rare, but much more violent than men - most of them do not end the "first blood" and death. Website


first documented bout between women was a duel of 27 May 1571. In the chronicle of Milanese convent of St. Benedicta this day was marked by the arrival of two noble gentlemen, asked the abbess room for joint prayer. Locked in a room, the women staged a fight with daggers. As a result, both were killed. According to legend, in 1642 the duel of the Duke of Richelieu - the future cardinal - between the Marquise de Nesle and the Countess de Polignac. Ladies fought for the favor of the Duke with swords in the Bois de Boulogne - at least, described the incident in his notes Richelieu. In the middle of the XVII century in France, England, Germany, Italy female duels took place more and more. Fights with swords or pistols ended in fatalities in the 8 out of 10 she fought with swords with his second cousin Because ladies men fighting with pistols, swords, pocket knives, and even the nails!
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