How many people died as a result of the plague?
During the fourteenth century, the plague, also known as the "Black Death" caused more than 50 million deaths in Europe.
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How many people died as a result of the plague?

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During the fourteenth century, the plague, also known as the "Black Death" caused more than 50 million deaths in Europe.
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