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By tradition the person challenged to a duel had the choice of weapons, most commonly pistols but alternatively swords.
By tradition the person challenged to a duel had the choice of weapons, most commonly pistols but alternatively swords.
Although dueling was strictly prohibited by the [[Catholic Church]], it was common elsewhere in Europe and the United States until around the time of the [[American Civil War]]. Prosecutions for murder of persons victorious in duels is credited with ending the practice.
Although dueling was strictly prohibited by the [[Catholic Church]], it was common elsewhere in Europe and the United States until around the time of the [[American Civil War]]. Prosecutions for murder of persons victorious in duels are credited with ending the practice.
Participants in duels include:
Participants in duels include: