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Jan 1, 1330
The beginning
In the Early 1330s the Bubonic Plague was believed to have broke out in China and it infected rodents such as the black rat but fleas also transmitted to other people and once they got infected they would receive many severe symptoms. The plague originated from China but it was only time until it reached Europe -
Feb 1, 1330
Plague breaks out in China
Widespread famine and plague breaks out in North East China. -
May 19, 1346
Plague reaches Black Sea
The plague reaches the trading city of Kaffa on the Black Sea causing the Genoan merchants return to Sicily, which caused the disease to further spread -
May 4, 1347
Genoan Merchants return to Sicily
Bemoan Merchnats on their return journey to Sicily spread the plague to Constantinople, Cyprus and then into modern-day Italy. It reaches Venice as well as Egypt -
Jan 27, 1348
Plague reaches France
Plague reaches the French cities of Marseilles and Paris, then moves to England. Then moves along the Rhine River and into modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The outbreaks then occur in Cairo and the flagellants gain popularity. -
Dec 24, 1349
Persecution of Jews
The widespread persecution of Jews begins with hundreds of thousands burnt to death. The plague reaches Egypt and the entire Islamic world is affected -
May 19, 1350
Plague's course
The plague has run its course in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea -
Oct 1, 1351
Statue of Labourers
The Labourers is introduced, making it illegal for employers to increase workers' wages and Plague reaches Russia -
Nov 24, 1353
35 Million Deaths
Since the Plague was recorded in China it is estimated that a total of 35 million people died -
Jan 1, 1381
The start of a new era
The Peasents' Revolt breaks out in England and major consequences faced society