Meaning of "The fifteen hundreds"

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Does “the fifteen hundreds” mean “the 15th century” or “the 16th century”?

Thanks!

2

Hi Flora

The “fifteen hundreds” would be synonymous with the “16th century”.
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3

Hi Amy,
Is ‘1500’ in the 15th or 16th century? (I’ve heard that it’s considered in the 15th century)

4

Hi Nessie,

Anyone born in the year 1500 would start their life in the 16th century. Believe me!

Alan