History: The Great Fire of London (2-6 September 1666) destroyed…

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Did you know? The Great Fire of London (2-6 September 1666) destroyed 13,200 houses and 87 churches — yet "officially" killed just 6 people. The fire was a paradoxical blessing: it destroyed plague-infested rats and ended the Great Plague of 1665.

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The Great Fire of London (2-6 September 1666) destroyed 13,200 houses and 87 churches — yet "officially" killed just 6 people. The fire was a paradoxical blessing: it destroyed plague-infested rats and ended the Great Plague of 1665.

De Grote Brand van Londen (2-6 september 1666) verwoestte 13.200 huizen en 87 kerken — maar doodde "officieel" slechts 6 mensen. De brand was een paradoxaal gunst: hij vernietigde de pestbacterie-besmette ratten en eindigde de Grote Pest van 1665.

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