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Divorcing in Revolutionary France

3/20/2021

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Liberté de mariage (Divorce), 1793-1794, via Bibliothèque nationale de France.
During France's long revolutionary period, a lot of things changed,  including how you could end your marriage. In this episode, Christine takes a look at the introduction of divorce in France, including some of the ways you could (and couldn't) legally split from your spouse from the dawn of the French Revolution through the Napoleonic years and beyond.
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​Podcaster: Christine
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Further Reading 

Code Napoleon, or the French Civil Code. (George Spence, Trans.), London, England: William Benning, 1827. See also Napoleon Series.

The French Revolution and Napoleon: A Sourcebook. Philip G Dwyer and Peter McPhee, Eds., Routledge (2002).

Suzanne Desan, The Family on Trial in Revolutionary France, University of California Press (2004).

Jennifer Ngaire Heuer, The Family and the Nation: Gender and Citizenship in Revolutionary France, 1789-1830, Cornell University Press, (2007). 

Theresa McBride, “Public Authority and Private Lives: Divorce after the French Revolution”, French Historical Studies, 17:3 (Spring 1992), pp. 747-768.

Roderick Phillips, “Demographic Aspects of Divorce in Rouen, 1792-1816”, Annales de démographie historique, (1976), pp. 429-441.

--, “Women and Family Breakdown in Eighteenth-Century France: Rouen 1780-1800”, Social History, 1:2 (May 1976), pp. 197-218.

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Liberté de mariage (Divorce), 1793-1794, via Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Le Divorce, 1793, via Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Related Content

This episode is part of our Revolutionary France Series.


Music: "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin Macleod (www.incompetech.com)

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Le Divorce, 1793, via Bibliothèque nationale de France.
10 Comments
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6/26/2021 10:15:10 am

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Christine link
6/28/2021 02:23:33 am

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!

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3/5/2022 12:59:17 pm

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3/5/2022 01:34:18 pm

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4/6/2023 08:27:25 pm

Great blog post! Your insights into divorcing in Revolutionary France are fascinating. It's amazing to see how divorce was transformed from a religious sacrament to a civil right during that time period, and how it reflected the changing social and political dynamics of the French Revolution. Your historical analysis and attention to detail really shed light on the complexities of divorce in Revolutionary France, and how it impacted individuals and society at large. Keep up the great work!




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9/26/2024 10:24:25 am


This blog provides an insightful look into the complexities of divorce during Revolutionary France. The historical context is fascinating, highlighting the changing societal norms and legal reforms. A well-researched and engaging read for anyone interested in French history!

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12/18/2024 12:31:59 am

This article provides an interesting look at divorce during Revolutionary France. It's fascinating to see how the social and legal changes of the time influenced personal relationships. Thanks for sharing this historical perspective!

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12/30/2024 08:19:07 am

This is an insightful exploration of divorcing in Revolutionary France. The historical context you provide sheds light on the complexities and social implications of divorce during a period of significant change. It’s fascinating to see how legal reforms reflected shifting attitudes toward marriage and personal freedom. A well-researched and engaging read!

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2/1/2025 09:45:16 am

What an insightful post on divorcing in Revolutionary France! I appreciate how you highlighted the social, legal, and cultural changes of the era. It’s fascinating to learn how the Revolution impacted personal lives, particularly women’s rights. Great work!

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2/10/2025 07:20:42 am

Your writing style is so engaging.

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