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First Bubonic Pandemic (apr 29, 541 – aug 30, 542)

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The Plague of Justinian was a pandemic that afflicted the Byzantine Empire, including its capital Constantinople. It was one of the greatest plagues in history. Genetic studies point to China as having been the primary source of the contagion.

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apr 29, 541
aug 30, 542
~ 1 years and 4 months