Historical Figures

What 2 calamities occurred during the reign of Charles 2?

* The Great Plague of London (1665-1666): This devastating epidemic killed an estimated 100,000 people, or about a quarter of London's population. It is believed to have been caused by the bacterium _Yersinia pestis_, which was carried by fleas that lived on rats. The plague spread rapidly through London's crowded streets and unsanitary conditions.

* The Great Fire of London (1666): Just a year after the Great Plague, London was hit by another major disaster. The Great Fire started in a bakery and quickly spread through the city's narrow streets and wooden buildings. The fire burned for four days and destroyed over 13,000 homes, churches, and other buildings.