Great Fire of London
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Disasters
- Subcategories: Epidemics, Diseases, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, 17th Century European History
- Geographical Location: London
- Date: September 2-5, 1666
Article abstract: The Great Fire of London destroys the vermin that had caused recurrent plague and devastates the city, while giving Charles II an opportunity to demonstrate his compassionate leadership.
Summary of Event
The Great Fire of London had an insignificant start on the evening of Saturday, September 1, 1666. Thomas Farrinor, the king’s baker, went to bed at 10:00 p.m., leaving some kindling too near the smoldering coals of his oven in Pudding Lane near Thames Street in the city of London. By 1:00 a.m. on September 2, he was awakened by a...
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