What was life expectancy in the 1500s?

Answer 1

The life expectancy in the 1500s was 30-40 years old. "The discovery that disease was caused by microorganisms that could be killed by frequent washing was an idea that was still a long way in the future. No-one washed much, which meant that skin was often dark and dirty. Moreover, only the rich could afford to eat well. As a result, the essence of beauty in the female in Western society was considered to be a woman who had very white skin, and was plump. This implied wealth and the luxury of cleanliness." Quoted from the Related Link below.