jan 1, 1347 - The Black Death
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The Black Death was a devastating pandemic of bubonic plague, which swept through Europe and some parts of Asia, ending in 1351. It caused the estimated death of 25 million people. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which spread through fleas on rats. The pandemic caused massive social, economic, and religious upheaval, changing Europe’s structure and attitudes permanently.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1347
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~ 679 years ago