EVENT INFORMATION

1
January
1714

Drought begins a period of severe food scarcity

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๐Ÿ“… 1 January 1714 ๐Ÿ“ Curacao

The historian describes drought from 1714 to 1720, poor maize harvests, and costly or difficult rationing. Enslaved people bore the consequences of plantation and depot decisions over food. This row marks the start year; the source gives no exact day.

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People in this event

enslaved people

plantation and depot officials

Organizations in this Event

Curaรงao colonial administration

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