Marriage in medieval France was similar to the modern forms but one main difference then was recognition of socially acceptable and binding unions. Medieval society recognized more than one form of matrimony. These different forms of marriage included types such as Muntehe and Friedelehe as well as the holding of concubines. In addition to the accepted types of unions the circumstances which made them official is also an important and relevant topic. The most important …
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…they were getting married for reasons other than the distribution of wealth and status climbing. The ninth century had many different unions that were accepted both socially and legally. This was due to a variety of factors the most prominent of which were power, class, and sexual fulfillment. After an arrangement with a person or family was agreed upon a ceremony was conducted. Every situation had its own ritual and this included different betrothal methods.