Outbreak of the Bubonic Plague in Florence (jan 1, 1348 – jan 1, 1349)
Description:
The Plague devastated the countryside more than urban areas. However, many people still died in cities. Serfs and peasants migrated to cities in order to fill vacant job positions. Almost a third of the population of Florence died.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1348
jan 1, 1349
~ 12 months