Uma das fomes mais graves conhecidas. As pessoas morreram em número tal que não podiam ser cremados ou enterradas. Acredita-se que 11 milhões de pessoas podem ter morrido durante os anos de 1788–94.[5]
5.5 milhões em território britânico.[6] Mortalidade desconhecida para os estados principescos. Estimativas de mortalidade total da fome variam de 6.1 para 10.3 milhões.[10]
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