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 |
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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 |