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Great Hunger/Great Famine (jan 1, 1845 – jan 1, 1852)

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Beginning in 1845, a severe blight struck the European potato crop. In Ireland, the results were devastating and millions died, with even more immigrating to Canada and the US. Also called the Potato Famine.

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jan 1, 1845
jan 1, 1852
~ 7 years