Why the Death Penalty Was Rare in Medieval Europe

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Discover why the death penalty was rare in medieval Europe, as courts relied on fines, banishment, and royal pardons instead of routine execution.


Source: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/death-penalty-rare-medieval-europe/
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