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Remarriage was common among widow(er)s of all ages in Medieval Europe. Were those who remarried past the age of fertility expected to abstain from sex (since they couldn't justify it as being for reproductive purposes)? Was there a divide between clerical and lay opinion? (3rd attempt)

by /u/JJVMT in /r/AskHistorians

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