Show tragic century the sixteenth century Is called the tragic century on account of the great number of deaths occurring in it the whole world was swept by plagues throughout the hundred years pestilence nearly depopulate populated de china and raged throughout germany holland italy spain england france and russia the sweating sickness which broke out in england in 1503 1500 caused the death of nearly one halt balf tile the population of the large cities of that Count county iF the century was waa also noted for its many wars |