jan 1, 1369 - Third outbreak of plague reinforces instability
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The third outbreak struck a population still recovering from earlier waves, causing high mortality, especially in towns. It intensified labor shortages, further weakening feudal structures and prompting stricter enforcement of wage and movement laws. The recurrence reinforced peasants’ bargaining power and deepened social and economic shifts in England.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1369
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~ 656 years ago