Someone mentioned on Radio 4 that Richard II [1377-1399] had a 12 year old bride. This website says that Isabella was 9 years old when they were married.
http://www.britroyals.com/kings.asp?id=richard2
In contrast, there is this:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/02/08/opinion/sunday/exposures-child-bride-mother-stephanie-sinclair.html
There are many countries in Europe which still have their Age of Consent at 14 years old. America used to be similar e.g. Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13 year old cousin.
What is the right Age of Consent? Or, with the vast variation across countries and cultures there isn't one? Do we take our lead from Biology or do we just ignore that?
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