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The Black Death is a disease that was passed through Europe and countries near it by fleas on rats and other animals. During this time, it killed nearly 50 to 60 percent of the population. It would show up occasionally after this time, and it would take Europe about 200 years to repopulate.
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He was born in a farmhouse near Anchiano, Italy, to his parents, Ser Piero and Caterina.
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Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany.
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He was born in the Palace of Placentia.
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During his rule, King Henry started the Church of England.
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Leonardo Da Vinci died on this day, possibly from a stroke.
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This was the time he served as pope.
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He died at his birthplace in Eisleben, Germany after spurring the many reformations that occurred in the Church in his time.
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He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Most people celebrate his birthday on the 23rd of April, but nobody knows exactly what day he was born.
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The exact date of his death isn't known either, but he was buried two days after this date, so people assume he died on this specific day.
