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Marriage contracts were designed to strengthen ties between ruling families, increasing the strength of dynasties. In theory, for example, if the Queen of England was the sister of the King of France, then there was a reduced likelihood of England and France going to war against each other, and an increased likelihood that the countries would aid each other. It seldom worked.
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∙ 13y agoNot all marriages were arranged. A large number were, however, and these fell into two groups.
Among royalty, a marriage had implications that would effect diplomatic relationships between countries, and even the conduct of wars. Clearly, people in such a position could not just marry someone they found attractive. The implications of the marriage had to be considered, and more to the point, negotiated.
Among people who were not members of royalty, there was still the idea that a marriage could enhance the position of the family. Great houses of nobility wanted to have good relations with each other, as did great trading families. So the marriages were planned for the purpose of building the importance of families in much the same way royal families planned marriages. This was true for lesser families in many places as well, but not all.
Among the poor, there was very little reason to arrange marriages, and so arranged marriages only happened among poor people if cultural conditions and custom demanded it.
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∙ 12y agobecause they like it ya fo sure
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Why were often fierce negotiations over marriage in medieval noble society?
Marriages among the nobles in the Middle Ages were arranged. Their purpose was to establish alliances between families. The terms of these alliances had to be negotiated.
How were marriages arranged in medieval European society?
by the families of the bride and groom
What is the third period of the middle ages called?
The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.
What came first renaissance or Middle Ages?
middle ages
Was there Nylon in the Middle Ages?
There was no nylon in the Middle Ages. Nylon was invented in the 20th century; the Middle Ages ended in the 15th.
Did they elope in the Middle Ages?
Sometimes, but usually marriages were arranged.
Are there arranged marriages in the middle east?
Yes there are mostly marriage doing by arranged marriages in the middle east. Indian Matrimony http://www.matrimonyhouse.com/Public/ProfessionSearch.aspx
What cultures support the idea of arranged marriages?
Arranged marriage is mostly supported in Asia Commonly in the Middle East and India
What were the children's jobs in the Middle Ages?
The boys help there fathers in the fields. The girls help their mothers at home, cooking, cleaning, weaving. The kids had arranged marriages and became adults at the age of 12.
Why were often fierce negotiations over marriage in medieval noble society?
Marriages among the nobles in the Middle Ages were arranged. Their purpose was to establish alliances between families. The terms of these alliances had to be negotiated.
Should marriages be arranged?
Marriages should be arranged if the two people involved want them to be.
In what cultures is arranged marriages popular?
Arranged marriages were very common throughout the world until the 18th century. In China, arranged marriages sometimes called blind marriages were the norm before the mid 20th century
How do prearranged marriage work?
prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date. prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date. prearranged marriages are arranged years before the date.
Are arranged marriages a solution to present day family instabilities and WHY?
Arranged marriages don't always work.
Do Persians have arranged marriages?
no
Who can be affected by arranged marriages?
you ;)
What do people think of arranged marriages?
Most are very much against arranged marriages, at least in the Western world.
