1676–1685 Spain Plague (apr 22, 1676 – may 19, 1685)
Description:
The Plague of 1676–1685For nine years (1676–1685), great outbreaks of the disease attacked in waves across the country. It struck the areas of Andalucía and Valencia particularly hard. In conjunction with the poor harvest of 1682-83 which created famine conditions, the effects killed tens of thousands of the weakened and exhausted population. When it ended in 1685, it is estimated to have taken over 250,000 lives. This was the last outbreak of plague in Spain in the 17th century.
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Date:
apr 22, 1676
may 19, 1685
~ 9 years