Necrogamy, that is to say, marriage to someone who is deceased, is permitted in France, regulated by Article 171 of the Civil Code.
It was especially common during and after World War I, when a posthumous marriage was necessary for women who wanted to assure the legitimacy of children whose fathers had died on the front before being able to walk down the aisle.
The law was set down in its present form after the Malpasset Dam in Fréjus (Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur) burst in 1959, killing 423 people, including one André Capra.
His pregnant fiancée, Irène Jodar, petitioned President De Gaulle to allow her to go through with their marriage, and quickly gained the support of the press.
The National Assembly quickly passed a law allowing the President of the Republic to personally authorize posthumous marriages – but only under certain conditions.
Re (Kens) I didn’t know that…part two.
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Re: Re (Kens) I didn’t know that…part two.
Talking of Ken. What's happened to him. He's not been on the forum for weeks as far as I know.
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Re: Re (Kens) I didn’t know that…part two.
He's about but perhaps he feels there is little to attract a response ...
Keep smiling, it's good for your well being
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He more than likely agrees with meManoverboard wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 17:26He's about but perhaps he feels there is little to attract a response ...
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Ken comes across as a thoughtful person and I'm sure he can tell a pan from a colander
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That had me reaching for the tea towelRay B wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 18:51Ken comes across as a thoughtful person and I'm sure he can tell a pan from a colander
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Everything is possible but I suspect that he's even less interested in H&M than I amOnelife wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 17:38He more than likely agrees with meManoverboard wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 17:26He's about but perhaps he feels there is little to attract a response ...
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Should that prove to be the case then you can stopManoverboard wrote: 10 Jan 2023, 09:49Everything is possible but I suspect that he's even less interested in H&M than I amOnelife wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 17:38He more than likely agrees with meManoverboard wrote: 09 Jan 2023, 17:26He's about but perhaps he feels there is little to attract a response ...
ing and rejoice in the fact that you are right. 
