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Joan of England

The Black Death or “The Great Pestilence”

November 12, 2015 by Rebecca Larson 6 Comments

Europeans were introduced to The Black Death, or "The Great Pestilence" (by sea) in 1347 when twelve trade ships docked at a Sicilian port. Most on board were dead and those who were alive were gravely ill - they would soon die as well. On board were men covered with black boils that oozed blood and pus - it was eventually given the name, "Black Death." The Black Death knew no status - when a person became infected with this plague they would die within a few days. It [More]

Posted in: History Tagged: 1348 England, Bubonic Plague, Joan of England, Plague, Richard III, The Black Death

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