Black Death

The Black Death was a plague pandemic that occurred in Europe from 1346 to 1353. It was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history, leading to the death of up to 50 million people, around 30% to 60% of the European population and approximately 33% of the Middle Eastern population.

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Which happened first?

• Black Death and Principality of Moldavia began in the same year
• Black Death and Serbian Empire began in the same year
• Black Death and Battle of Caen began in the same year
• Black Death and Battle of Crécy began in the same year
• Black Death and Siege of Calais began in the same year

Timeline

1. Battle of CaenJuly 1346 – August 3, 1346
2. Battle of CrécyAugust 26, 1346
3. Black Death (this page)1346–1352
4. Principality of Moldavia1346–1859
5. Serbian EmpireApril 16, 1346 – 1371
6. Siege of CalaisSeptember 4, 1346 – August 3, 1347

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