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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 are 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, and duelling is now illegal in most of the world.

Participants in duels include:

Participants in duels include: