Black Death (jan 1, 1320 – jan 1, 1353)
Description:
The consequences of this violent catastrophe were many. A cessation of wars and a sudden slump in trade immediately followed but were only of short duration. A more lasting and serious consequence was the drastic reduction of the amount of land under cultivation, due to the deaths of so many labourers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1320
jan 1, 1353
~ 33 years