dowries

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of Dowry

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As his elder three daughters had all married kings and received substantial dowries, Ramon settled his entire inheritance upon Beatrice, making Charles Count of Provence and Forcalquier. Source: Internet

His estate was valued at 30,000 scudi and it was bequeathed to the Archconfraternity of the Annunciation to use as dowries for poor young girls. Source: Internet

The episode with the three dowries is commemorated by showing him holding in his hand either three purses, three coins or three balls of gold. Source: Internet

Under the German laws, women had property rights over their dowries and inheritances, a valuable benefit as high mortality rates resulted in successive marriages. Source: Internet

In some cultures, dowries and bridewealth continue to be required today. Source: Internet

Numerous cultures store wedding dowries in the form of jewellery or make jewellery as a means to store or display coins. Source: Internet