How to Get Divorced in Medieval Tuscany? Women’s Agency and publica fama in Church court records (Pistoia, late 13th century)

Key Points

• Outcomes show that women's agency significantly affected divorce outcomes in late 13th century Tuscany.
• Key evidence indicates that decisions in church court records reflected societal expectations and women's social status.
• Analysis of church court records demonstrated the role of publica fama in the divorce process.
• This highlights the complexity of legal frameworks and social dynamics in medieval society.

Abstract