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Is 1400 the middle age? Exploring the late medieval and early Renaissance periods

While the Middle Ages are conventionally defined as ending between 1400 and 1450 in some historical accounts, the reality is far more nuanced, as the transition was gradual and varied significantly across Europe. The question, “Is 1400 the middle age?” requires understanding the blend of medieval challenges and burgeoning Renaissance ideas that characterized the 14th and 15th centuries.

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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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Did anyone live to 100 in the Middle Ages? The truth about medieval longevity

Despite the common belief that no one lived past 30, it is a myth that people in the Middle Ages were uniformly short-lived, with some well-documented individuals approaching or even possibly reaching 100 years of age. While the average life expectancy was low due to high infant mortality and disease, a person who survived childhood had a far greater chance of a longer life than modern statistics suggest.

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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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