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The Coldest Winter of All Time: What Happened in Europe in 1709

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Winter has been synonymous with low temperatures, snow and coats. But there was a particular season that was so extreme that it left indelible traces in history: the coldest winter of all time. This phenomenon occurred in Europe between the end of 1708 and the beginning of 1709, and is known as the Great Winter of 1709. Its effects were devastating and marked a before and after on the continent.
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The Coldest Winter of All Time: What Happened in Europe in 1709

Winter has been synonymous with low temperatures, snow and coats. But there was a particular season that was so extreme that it left indelible traces in history: the coldest winter of all time. This phenomenon occurred in Europe between the end of 1708 and the beginning of 1709, and is known as the Great Winter of 1709. Its effects were devastating and marked a before and after on the continent.

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Billiken broke the news in on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
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