Published: 2025-11-17

Matrimonial matters in the Medieval Formula of Uppsala

Andrzej Radzimiński
Saeculum Christianum. Historical Writings
Section: Rozprawy i Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.21697/sc.2025.32.2.6

Abstract

This paper discusses issues related to the conclusion and annulment of marriages in the four dioceses of the State of the Teutonic Order in Prussia in the context of the recently published Formula of Uppsala. The Formula is an extensive collection of documents that come mainly from three diocesan consistories: Chełmno (Culm), Warmia (Ermland) and Sambia (Samland). It is particularly useful and valuable for studying marriage-related matters as no records of episcopal officials from the four dioceses in Prussia have survived until today. Research results presented in this paper refer to various legal and customary aspects that concern the conclusion and annulment of marriages, as well as everyday married life.

Keywords:

formula, episcopal official, marriage

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Radzimiński, A. (2025). Matrimonial matters in the Medieval Formula of Uppsala. Saeculum Christianum. Historical Writings, 32(2), 75–84. https://doi.org/10.21697/sc.2025.32.2.6

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