What illness struck the Hessian court in 1878?
Scarlet fever
Typhoid
Diphtheria
Cholera
Answer
In 1878, diphtheria struck the Hessian court. The disease, which is caused by a bacteria, can cause severe respiratory problems and death. The Hessian court was particularly hard-hit, with several members of the royal family dying from the disease. The outbreak of diphtheria led to a number of changes in the way that the court was run, including the introduction of new sanitation measures.
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