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🏰 Medieval Era
Black Death
Bubonic plague that killed 30–60% of Europe's population in 1347–1351
1347 🌍 Europe/Asia Medieval Era
🏰 Key Facts
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Arrived in Europe via the Silk Road from Central Asia in 1347
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Killed 30–60% of Europe's population in just 4 years (1347–1351)
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Transformed society: labour became scarce, serfdom declined, Renaissance was born from the chaos
Killed 75–200 million people worldwide — the deadliest pandemic in human history
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Era
🏰 Medieval Era
Region
🌍 Europe/Asia
Year
1347
Summary
Bubonic plague that killed 30–60% of Europe's population in 1347–1351