Black Death in England

When

Jun 1348 – Dec 1349

Kind

Epidemic

Coordinates

53.00° N, 1.00° W

Description

pandemic in England in the 14th century

Deaths

3750000

Cause

plague

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

14th-century bubonic plague pandemic

The Black Death was a bubonic plague pandemic, which reached England in June 1348. It was the first and most severe manifestation of the second pandemic, caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria. The term Black Death was not used until the late 17th century.

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