Plague of Justinian (Bubonic Plague) (1 jan 541 ano – 1 jan 549 ano)
Descrição:
Named after Justinian, Roman Emperor of Byzantine
First Plague Pandemic
Cause: bacterium yersinia pestis
Spread: Mediterranean Basin, Europe, Constantinople (capital of Byzantine), Sasanian Empire, Roman Empire, Near East
Deaths: 1/10 globally and 1/5 Constantinople
Started decline of Byzantine Empire
Adicionado na linha do tempo:
Data:
1 jan 541 ano
1 jan 549 ano
~ 8 years