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Plague of Justinian (Bubonic Plague) (jan 1, 541 – jan 1, 549)

Description:

Named after Justinian, Roman Emperor of Byzantine
First Plague Pandemic
Cause: bacterium yersinia pestis
Spread: Mediterranean Basin, Europe, Constantinople (capital of Byzantine), Sasanian Empire, Roman Empire, Near East
Deaths: 1/10 globally and 1/5 Constantinople
Started decline of Byzantine Empire

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Date:

jan 1, 541
jan 1, 549
~ 8 years