Black Death

By Mason888
  • 1320

    Before the disease

    trade increases between Europe and Asia expanding silk road, unintentionally setting the stage for plague transmission. The mongol empire facilitates long distance trade.
  • 1334

    Introduction

    Introduction
    the black Death emerges. Likely originating from central Asia it soon spreads along trade routes. Some historical evidence shows it first appeared in China.
  • 1344

    Plague reaches Mongol army

    Plague reaches Mongol army
    Mongols would catapult infected bodies over the walls of Kaffa, furthering the plague.
  • 1345

    Increased trade

    Increased trade
    italian merchants being increasing trade with black sea ports further spreading the disease before its arrival in europe. The black sea trading hubs became key points for plague transmission
  • 1347

    Genoese traders flee Kaffa

    Genoese traders flee Kaffa
    In doing so the traders spread the plague to Constantinople, Sicily, and ports along the mediterranean
  • 1348

    Rapid spread across Europe

    Rapid spread across Europe
    The plague begins rapidly spreading, eventually devastating the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. King Edwards lll daughter dies from the plague and Jewish communities are blamed.
  • 1348

    closure of parliment

    closure of parliment
    King Edward lll orders closure of Parliament. The government halts meetings to prevent further infections. Lawmakers struggle to maintain orders.
  • 1348

    More outbreaks

    More outbreaks
    plague spreads to Paris and Avignon causing massive fatalities. Italys trade network accelerates the plagues spread.
  • 1349

    Jews massacared

    Jews massacared
    Jews in Strasbourg are massacred as scapegoats for the plague. Many christians falsely beloved Jews poisoned wells to spread the plague. Thousands were burned.
  • 1350

    Death of King Alfonso XI

    Death of King Alfonso XI
    He was the only known reigning monarch to die of the black plague
  • 1350

    More outbreaks

    More outbreaks
    Norway, Scotland, and Sweden suffer outbreaks. Ships arriving in Scandinavian ports bring the disease north. Harsh winters slow the spread but do not stop it.
  • 1351

    Reaches russia

    Reaches russia
    plague reaches russia causing widespread devastation. Moscow and other major cities suffer massive population losses. Russian traders bring the disease deep into europe.
  • 1352

    Last of outbreaks

    Last of outbreaks
    The last major outbreaks occur in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
  • 1352

    Pope issues an act protecting jews

    Pope issues an act protecting jews
    Pope clement VI issues a papal bull condemning attacks on Jewish communities accused of spread the plague
  • 1353

    First wave ends

    First wave ends
    The first wave killed an estimated 25-50 million people, which at the time was nearly half of europes population
  • 1357

    construction of charles bridge begins

    construction of charles bridge begins
    It was partially funded due to the economic shift caused by plague deaths. The bridge is funded partially by new taxes imposed after the plague. It is symbolic for the recovery after devastation.
  • 1361

    Resurgence

    Resurgence
    A resurgence of the plague spreads through europe hitting younger generations. Mostly affects those born after 1348. Younger generations have no immunity leading to high mortality/
  • 1374

    Repeated outbreaks

    Repeated outbreaks
    Repeated outbreaks put strain on federalism. Cities that have recovered were struck again. Labor shortages worsen causing wage to rise.
  • 1381

    Peasants revolt

    Peasants revolt
    The peasants revolt in England partially caused by labor shortages. Serfs demand higher wages and better working conditions. King Richard ll crusher revolt.
  • 1420

    Black Death continues to make new waves

    Black Death continues to make new waves
    The black Death heavily influenced the rise of the Renaissance as societies rebuild and change