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The Mysterious Case of Bertrand de La Tour and His Wife Jeanne
15:45 - 20:36 (04:50)
This transcript discusses French Catholic law which made it impossible for a wife to remarry unless she had proof of her husband's death, leading to the odd case of Jeanne and Bertrand de La Tour.
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This episode discusses the life of Joan Boaler, a young peasant who got married at 13, had visions from God and would eventually find herself at the center of a political controversy between the King of France and the Pope.
15:45 - 17:22 (01:37)
Summary
This episode discusses the life of Joan Boaler, a young peasant who got married at 13, had visions from God and would eventually find herself at the center of a political controversy between the King of France and the Pope.
ChapterThe Mysterious Case of Bertrand de La Tour and His Wife Jeanne
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The strict laws of French Catholic law during the time made it possible for a woman to ask for an annulment of marriage if it remained unconsummated after three years.
17:23 - 18:49 (01:26)
Summary
The strict laws of French Catholic law during the time made it possible for a woman to ask for an annulment of marriage if it remained unconsummated after three years. However, the woman in question chose to stick with the marriage instead of opting for an annulment.
ChapterThe Mysterious Case of Bertrand de La Tour and His Wife Jeanne
EpisodeThe Improbable Story of Martin Guerre
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A woman living in France under Catholic law cannot remarry without irrefutable proof of her husband's death, even if he's been absent for 20 years or more.
18:49 - 20:36 (01:47)
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A woman living in France under Catholic law cannot remarry without irrefutable proof of her husband's death, even if he's been absent for 20 years or more. This left the woman waiting for her husband, even though she did not have the proof of his death, keeping her reputation unblemished.