# Great Plague of London (1665)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1665-great-plague-of-london
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Plague killed tens of thousands in London during one of the last major epidemics in England. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1665 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The crisis exposed the vulnerability of early modern cities and their public health systems.

## Why it matters
The crisis exposed the vulnerability of early modern cities and their public health systems.

Ruler at the time: [Charles II](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Great Plague of London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Great+Plague+of+London&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Great Plague of London](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Great+Plague+of+London)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)