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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 the [[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 [[Civil War]].  Prosecutions for murder of persons victorious in duels is credited with ending the practice.   

Participants in duels include:

Participants in duels include: