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Oct 24, 1331
Start of plague
A plague that was killing people by the dozen arose. It was believed that people contracted the disease from infect rats and fleas. -
Oct 1, 1347
The plague came to Europe
The people heard rumors of the deadly plague and before it hit them, millions of people caught it. -
Period: Oct 7, 1347 to Jul 12, 1352
About 25 million people die from the disease
Over 25 million people died with in 5 years. -
Sep 2, 1348
The death of the royal daughter
The daughter of King Edward the III dies from the terrible plague. -
Mar 8, 1349
The massacre
The Christians blamed the Jews for the Plague, and went on a murderous rage. The Jews were burned alive. 3000 Jews died. -
Apr 27, 1349
The buried
By 1349 everyday about 200 people are getting buried. -
Jul 16, 1350
The plague leaves
The horrifying plague leaves Europe. People believe it left because of the change of people's hygienic ways.