Bubonic plauge in Athens (aug 4, 430 BC – jan 4, 426 BC)
Description:
In the time of the pelopanisian war, Sparta trapped the Athenians and others in their walls. This resulted in a disease outbreak, causing a tremendos amount of people to die on disease. This was also a major factor in the loss of the Athenians in the war.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 4, 430 BC
jan 4, 426 BC
~ 4 years and 7 months