At what age were people allowed to drink in the 17th century?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

In the 1600's water quality was so poor, it was healthier for most citizens to consume alcoholic drink than water. So even toddlers were allowed to consume alcoholic drinks. There were however, some religious communities that prohibited alcoholic consumption to everyone regardless of age.

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