The Letters of Abelard and Heloise

Abelard and Heloise

why were abelard and helliose married secretly

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They married secretly because Heloise was pregnant with Abelard's child. If their secret became known, Abelard's reputation would be permanently tarnished.

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The Letters of Abelard and Heloise