When Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed against Britain’s enemies in his mid 40s, he had over *thirty years'* experience as seaman, coxswain, first mate, etc.
He'd swabbed decks, manned guns, been a lookout - he had joined the Royal Navy at age 12.
The average age of Italian women at first marriage is 33 years old, at first childbirth, 32. Even allowing for births outside of wedlock, the Italian TFR of 1.2 isn't surprising. If nuptial/fertility patterns keep up another 30 years, it's over. https://t.co/Nk9oY1DYScpic.twitter.com/xYNZbxtjAX
