1708 ⟶ East Prussia Devastated by Famine

1709: Famine kills one-third of East Prussia's population.
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🌾 Raoul Glaber Documents Famine in Southern France

Raoul Glaber chronicles a devastating three-year famine induced by climatic changes in southern France⟶
FamineMiddle AgesAgricultureFood ShortageDisaster
FranceFrance

🌾 Great Famine in France

1694: Famine in France kills 2 million.⟶
Great Famine in France (1692)
FamineMortalityEconomic HardshipAgricultureLouis XIV
FranceFrance

🌾 Finland Suffers Devastating Famine

1697: Famine in Finland wipes out almost one-third of the population.⟶
Finland Suffers Devastating Famine (1696)
FamineMortalitySocial ImpactEconomic HardshipDisaster
FinlandFinland

💀 East Prussia Devastated by Famine

1709: Famine kills one-third of East Prussia's population.⟶
East Prussia Devastated by Famine (1708)
FamineMortalityDisasterFood ShortageAgriculture
GermanyGermany

🥔 Great Famine of Ireland Devastates Population

1741: Famine in Ireland kills 20 percent of the population.⟶
Great Famine of Ireland Devastates Population (1740)
FamineMortalityFood ShortageSocial ImpactAgricultural Crisis
IrelandIreland