The last sword duel in history, France, 1967
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You would think that dueling was an outdated ritual consigned to the 19th century, something that no longer had a place in the modern world. However, well into the 20th-century official duels were …
    • BallzofFuryEnglish
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      1 year ago

      What happened to the other guy? Was this a duel to the death?

      • itchy_lizard@feddit.itEnglish
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        1 year ago

        He lived

        The first touch was against Ribière in the arm, but he called for the resumption of the duel. After a second touch in the arm against Ribière, the duel was stopped by Lipkowskiin. Just how considerable an effect Ribière’s dueling injuries had on his wedding night, however, history has not recorded.

        • BallzofFuryEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Thanks for the clarification, didn’t see that was an article and not just a picture. Still getting used to a new Lenny client, thanks for quoting the relevant text!

      • Bad_Company_Daps@lemmy.caEnglish
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        1 year ago

        It was a just a regular duel, the point isn’t to kill but basically “touch” the other guy like in a fencing match. The other guy got hit twice and survived but had to go to his wedding the next day.