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And the last recorded duel in France dates back to 1967, between two MPs/Representatives. One had insulted the other in the House.


The duel was not to the death and was filmed. According to this source it was a mayor that was insulted: http://www.tameshigiri.ca/2014/03/27/last-epee-duel-in-franc...


Yes, he was mayor and MP (quite common in France).




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