jan 1, 1560 - Epidemics and famine
Description:
Europe is still suffering from periodic epidemics and famines. One-half of all infants born alive are dying before twelve months (as in the poorest countries today). The wealthy might live to between 48 and 56, and the poor, who do not eat as well, might live to 40.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1560
Now
~ 465 years ago