1755 Lisbon earthquake, Earthquake in Portugal
The 1755 earthquake caused massive destruction in Lisbon.
It occurred on November 1, 1755, All Saints' Day.
This calamity challenged the notion of theodicy in European philosophy.
The reconstruction of Lisbon led to the early adoption of earthquake resistant designs.
Known as the 'Great Shake', it had ramifications far beyond Portuguese borders.
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