Third Outbreak of Sweating Sickness in Oxford and Cambridge
- When
- 1517
- Where
- England
- Episodes
- 2
The third major outbreak of the English sweating sickness occurred in 1517, described as significantly more severe than the 1507 epidemic. While the disease showed a peculiar affinity for English populations, the specific impact on the universities of Oxford and Cambridge is not detailed in the provided source passages.
Episodes
- 1517 Epidemic Onset
The third major outbreak of sweating sickness occurred in 1517, described as much more severe than the 1507 epidemic.
- Venetian Observation
A Venetian ambassador noted that the 1517 disease showed a particular affinity for the English, with few cases among foreign visitors.
Sources
- Sweating sickness Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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