What disease claimed the lives all of the monks in the Wearmouth-Jarrow monasteries save Ceolfrith as noted in the nonfiction book, The Age of Bede?

Asked by Jill W on 09 Mar 13:36

Last updated by Jill W on 09 Mar 13:39

Answered by Jill W on 09 Mar 13:39

The Bubonic Plague killed all of the monks in the Wearmouth-Jarrow monasteries save Ceolfrith and a young boy who was probably Bede himself.

The Age of Bede