Requirements of adoption of foundlings in the Inclusa of Madrid (1700-1852)
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Adoption, foundlings, Inclusa de Madrid.
Abstract
Hundreds of notarial deeds of adoption of foundlings are conserved at the Madrid Regional Archive, demonstrating the vitality of the practice all along the Modern Age and early Contemporary Age. Its same existence contradicts the traditional historiography thesis, which indicates the disappearance of the adoptive institution at the time. This paper presents a descriptive analysis of the structure and the main characteristics of these notarial instruments, which include a diversity of fully formal and mandatory requirements. Performed in a transitional stage between the enlightened and the liberal models, their knowledge is critical for the understanding of the evolution of the institution.Downloads
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2015-02-10
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Medina Plana R. (2015). Requirements of adoption of foundlings in the Inclusa of Madrid (1700-1852). Cuadernos de Historia del Derecho, 21, 189-211. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CUHD.2014.v21.48333
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