The first lazaret was founded by Venice in 1403, on a small island adjoining the city; in 1467 Genoa followed the example of Venice; and in 1476 the old leper hospital of Marseille was converted into a plague hospital.
The first lazaret was founded by Venice in 1403. This was on a small island. This small island was adjoining the city. Genoa followed the example of Venice. This was in 1467. The old leper hospital of Marseille was converted into a plague hospital. This was in 1476.