The Great Famine (jan 1, 1315 – jun 13, 1317)
Description:
Whole northern Europe suffered the Great Famine in 1315 till 1317. During these two years a big portion of the population died of hunger and diseases. During those times crime rate increased to extreme and there were too many incidences of cannibalism, rapes and infanticides. The Great Famine brought unrest in peasants and the members of nobility also suffered a setback. They became more bloodthirsty and gave up the oath of chivalry.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1315
jun 13, 1317
~ 2 years and 5 months
