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Scotland's last-ever duel with swords was fought in the same year: 1899. "Swords were drawn and blood was spilled over the election battle of the University Re
by sambeau 16y ago
Scotland's last-ever duel with swords was fought in the same year: 1899.
"Swords were drawn and blood was spilled over the election battle of the University Rector."
It was in a semi-public place (the Glasgow University Union building) and may have been reported at the time. Thus, duelling may have been in the news at the time.
http://www.theguu.com/about/history/ http://www.theguu.com/about/history/
- sambeau 16y agoIn a bold attempt to prove myself wrong I offer this other link that suggests that the story (well-known to alumni of Glasgow University, such as myself) may have been a fictional, satirical sketch written for the student magazine. "It found no other mention of the event in contemporary university records, newspapers or court summaries." http://news.scotsman.com/education/Hit-and-myth-Was-Scotlands.2505438.jp http://news.scotsman.com/education/Hit-and-myth-Was-Scotland...