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What was the average human lifespan in the Middle Ages?

The average human lifespan in the Middle Ages was around 30-35 years, but this figure is profoundly skewed by one grim reality: exceptionally high infant and child mortality rates. This article answers the question of what was the average human lifespan in the Middle Ages by exploring the nuanced details of life and death during this period.

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What was the life expectancy in the year 900?

In the Early Middle Ages, the overall life expectancy at birth was drastically different from today, typically estimated between 30 and 35 years. So, what was the life expectancy in the year 900, and why was this figure so low?

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