Who died in the bublonic plaque aka the black death?

Question

I'm doing a project and I can't find specific names of anyone that died in it or anyone that is significant, who lived at that time

Answer 1

it's probably be easier to find those that didn't die

Answer 2

During the mid-14th century, the Black Death, a massive and deadly pandemic, swept through Eurasia, killing approximately one third of the population (according to some estimates) and changing the course of Asian and European history. It is estimated that anywhere from a quarter to two-thirds of Europe's population became victims to the plague, making the Black Death the largest death toll from any known non-viral epidemic. While accurate statistical data does not exist, it is estimated that 1/4 of England's population, totaling 4.2 million, died while a higher percentage of individuals likely died in Italy. Northeastern Germany, Bohemia, Poland and Hungary, on the other hand, are believed to have suffered less while there are no estimates for Russia or the Balkans at all.

In many European cities and countries, the presence of Jews was blamed for the arrival of the plague, and they were killed in pogroms or expelled.

The Black Death continued to strike parts of Europe throughout the 14th century, the 15th century and the 16th century with constantly falling intensity and fatality, strongly suggesting rising resistance due to genetic selection.[6] Some have argued that changes in hygiene habits and strong efforts within public health and sanitation had a significant impact on the rate of infection.

How's that?

Answer 3

One out of every 3 Europeans died of it. I doubt googling will give you names. Pick a country and read a more detailed history of the time to find some names. If you want a good first-hand account of what it was like in England, read Daniel Defoe's "Journal of the Plague Year". It's short and easy to read and should be relatively easy to find in libraries or bookstores.

Answer 4

One prominent person who died, in 1369, was Blanche of Lancaster, wife of John of Gaunt who was a son of Edward III. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote "The Book of the Duchess" in her honour.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_of_Lancaster

Answer 5

There are plenty of reference materials on this subject. I know from personal experience because I wrote a history term paper for collage. This was an equal opportunity killer and it did not matter who or what you were.