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Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'

Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'

This article examines 18th-century paternity disputes and unwanted pregnancies, highlighting a 1750 case in Haarlem involving a woman living near the Turfmarkt. Research indicates that during this era, approximately 15 to 25 percent of brides were already pregnant at the time of their marriage.

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