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This actually can go back to the middle ages. Obviously, middle ages longevity is by no means comparable to the 1800s, let alone now, but the people who made it
by sotojuan 9y ago
This actually can go back to the middle ages. Obviously, middle ages longevity is by no means comparable to the 1800s, let alone now, but the people who made it past say, 30-40 did live until their 70s, even 80s. People didn't drop dead at 35.
- ekianjo 9y agoIndeed, there are many kings who made it to their 70s and 80s. Even Charlemagne died at 71.
- gkya 9y agoAlso in Diogenes Laerteos' book most philosophers from 7th century BC to 3rd AD live about 70-80 years (the book itself written about 3rd AD).
- nsxwolf 9y agoMy favorite misconception along those lines is often worded as "If you made it to 30 back then, you were considered elderly"