Black Death

  • Start of plague
    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.
  • The plague came to Europe
    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.
  • The death of the royal daughter
    Sep 2, 1348

    The death of the royal daughter

    The daughter of King Edward the III dies from the terrible plague.
  • The massacre
    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.
  • The buried
    Apr 27, 1349

    The buried

    By 1349 everyday about 200 people are getting buried.
  • The plague leaves
    Jul 16, 1350

    The plague leaves

    The horrifying plague leaves Europe. People believe it left because of the change of people's hygienic ways.