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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1349. This year saw 13 significant events.

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  1. Black Death Massacre: Between 100 and 3,000 Jews are killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany; part of a wave of p

    Black Death Massacre: Between 100 and 3,000 Jews are killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  2. Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Wes

    Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  3. Black Death Massacre: 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, are burnt to death in a specially constructed building on suspicion

    Black Death Massacre: 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, are burnt to death in a specially constructed building on suspicion of poisoning the community during the Bubonic Plague; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  4. Black Death Massacre: Jews (except pregnant women and children) are burnt to death on suspicion of poisoning the communi

    Black Death Massacre: Jews (except pregnant women and children) are burnt to death on suspicion of poisoning the community during the Bubonic Plague, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Strasbourg; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  5. Jews are expelled from Burgdorf, Switzerland, accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague

    Jews are expelled from Burgdorf, Switzerland, accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague

  6. Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells

    Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells

  7. Black Death Massacre: Jewish community of Radolfzell, Germany, exterminated

    Black Death Massacre: Jewish community of Radolfzell, Germany, exterminated

  8. Black Death Massacre: 60 Jews murdered in Breslau, Silesia; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

    Black Death Massacre: 60 Jews murdered in Breslau, Silesia; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  9. Jews who survive Black Death riots in Constance, Prince-Bishopric of Constance, Holy Roman Empire, are burned to death a

    Jews who survive Black Death riots in Constance, Prince-Bishopric of Constance, Holy Roman Empire, are burned to death as part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  10. People of Krems, Austria, accuse Jews of poisoning wells

    People of Krems, Austria, accuse Jews of poisoning wells

  11. Paris theologian Jean de Fayt warns against the Flagellants at Avignon

    Paris theologian Jean de Fayt warns against the Flagellants at Avignon

  12. Black Death Massacre: Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells dur

    Black Death Massacre: Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells during the Bubonic Plague; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

  13. Jews of the Free Imperial City of Augsburg are massacred amidst accusations of them causing the Bubonic Plague, part of

    Jews of the Free Imperial City of Augsburg are massacred amidst accusations of them causing the Bubonic Plague, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Events

Black Death Massacre: Between 100 and 3,000 Jews are killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany; part of a wave of p

Black Death Massacre: Between 100 and 3,000 Jews are killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Wes

Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Black Death Massacre: 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, are burnt to death in a specially constructed building on suspicion

Black Death Massacre: 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, are burnt to death in a specially constructed building on suspicion of poisoning the community during the Bubonic Plague; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Black Death Massacre: Jews (except pregnant women and children) are burnt to death on suspicion of poisoning the communi

Black Death Massacre: Jews (except pregnant women and children) are burnt to death on suspicion of poisoning the community during the Bubonic Plague, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Strasbourg; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Jews are expelled from Burgdorf, Switzerland, accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague

Jews are expelled from Burgdorf, Switzerland, accused of spreading the Bubonic Plague

Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells

Jews are expelled from Zurich, Switzerland, on suspicion of poisoning wells

Black Death Massacre: Jewish community of Radolfzell, Germany, exterminated

Black Death Massacre: Jewish community of Radolfzell, Germany, exterminated

Black Death Massacre: 60 Jews murdered in Breslau, Silesia; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Black Death Massacre: 60 Jews murdered in Breslau, Silesia; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Jews who survive Black Death riots in Constance, Prince-Bishopric of Constance, Holy Roman Empire, are burned to death a

Jews who survive Black Death riots in Constance, Prince-Bishopric of Constance, Holy Roman Empire, are burned to death as part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

People of Krems, Austria, accuse Jews of poisoning wells

People of Krems, Austria, accuse Jews of poisoning wells

Paris theologian Jean de Fayt warns against the Flagellants at Avignon

Paris theologian Jean de Fayt warns against the Flagellants at Avignon

Black Death Massacre: Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells dur

Black Death Massacre: Duke of Brabant orders execution of all Jews in Brussels, accusing them of poisoning the wells during the Bubonic Plague; part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Jews of the Free Imperial City of Augsburg are massacred amidst accusations of them causing the Bubonic Plague, part of

Jews of the Free Imperial City of Augsburg are massacred amidst accusations of them causing the Bubonic Plague, part of a wave of pogroms across Western Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1349?
In 1349, there were 13 significant historical events. Notable events include Black Death Massacre: Between 100 and 3,000 Jews are killed in Black Death riots in Erfurt, Germany; part of a wave of p, Jews of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg are massacred during Black Death riots, part of a wave of pogroms across Wes, Black Death Massacre: 700 Jews of Basel Switzerland, are burnt to death in a specially constructed building on suspicion.

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