Black Death Timeline

(1347 - 1351)

The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that occurred in the 14th century, resulting in the deaths of millions of people across Europe and Asia. More Less

Medical Response

1300 - 1399

1348

Societal Impact

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1347 - 1351

1347 - 1351

1349 - 1351

Aftermath and Legacy

1300 - 1699

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1399

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1499

1300 - 1399

1353

Outbreak and Spread

1347

1347 - 1348

Oct 1347

Key Facts

  1. The Black Death was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
  2. It is estimated that the Black Death killed 25 million people in Europe, which is about one-third of the population at that time.
  3. The Black Death spread rapidly through Europe due to trading routes and movement of armies.
  4. The symptoms of the Black Death included fever, swollen lymph nodes, and black boils on the skin.
  5. The Black Death had significant social and economic impacts, leading to labor shortages and shifts in power dynamics.

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