The money and goods involved in a marriage are called <u>dowry</u>. The basic purpose of a dowry has been to bring some protection for the wife against violence and abuse by her husband and his family. Also, the dowry may serve to help the new couple to establish a home. This was more common in societies where the marriage of very young people has been arranged. Also, a dowry provides the wife with the resources in case of her man's death.
In the Middle Ages, the dowry had the function to enhance the value of a woman for marriage and increase power and wealth of great families. Dowries virtually disappeared in Europe in the XIX and XX century.
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The Catholic Monarchs Isabella of Castile<span>, Queen of </span>Castile<span> and her husband </span>King Ferdinand<span>, King of </span>Aragon<span>, pursued a policy of joint rule of their kingdoms and created a single Spanish monarchy. </span>
