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Deadliest Pandemics in History

From the ancient world to modern times, pandemics have left an indelible mark on history. In this Articles, we delve into the origins, death tolls, and years of the deadliest pandemics ever recorded. Learn about the Black Death that swept through Europe in the 14th century, the Spanish Flu of 1918 that claimed millions of lives, and other devastating pandemics that shaped the course of humanity. Explore how these deadly diseases started, the staggering number of lives lost, and the historical context of each event.

Country Name Year Deaths
Central Africa Ebola 1976-Present 15,300
Greece Plagua Of Athens 430-426 BCE 100,000
England Great Plague of London 1665-1666 CE 100,000
France Marseille Plague 1720-1723 CE 120,000
russia russian plague Epidemic 1770-1772 CE 200,000
Mexico Swine Flu (A/H1N1) 2009-2010 CE 600,000
roman Empire Plague Of Cyprian 249-262 CE 900,000
India Cholera Pandemic 1852-1860 CE 1,000,000
China Hong kong Flu 1968-1969 CE 1,250,000
China Asian Flu 1957-1958 CE 1,300,000
roman Emipre Antonina Plague 165-180 CE 5,000,000
China Covid-19 2019-Present 6,180,000
China Third Plague Pandemic 1855-1960 CE 12M
Mexico Epidemic Of Cocoliztli 1545-1576 CE 25M
Central Africa HIV/AIDS Pandemic 1981-Present 40M
USA Spanish Flu 1918-1919 CE 50M
Byzantine Empire Plague Of Justinian 541-549 CE 90M
Central Asia Black Death 1347-1351 CE 200M
Worldwide Smallpox 1877-1977 CE 500M