It was caused by Phytophthora infestans and resulted in the death of over a million people.
Among those who exacerbated this event were the Mahon family in Strokestown, and one of those who tried to ameliorate this event was Charles Trevelyan. Limitations on assistance during this event were the subject of the Gregory clause, and it is referred to as "an Gorta Mor" or "an Drochshaol" in the country in which it took place. Robert Peel (*) repealed the Corn Laws in response to this event, which resulted in certain people converting just to obtain soup. It was caused by Phytophthora infestans and resulted in the death of over a million people. For 10 points, identify this 19th century event which caused death and starvation in Ireland.
Among those who exacerbated this event were the Mahon family in Strokestown, and one of those who tried to ameliorate this event was Charles Trevelyan.
{Irish Potato Famine} [accept the {Great Famine} or {Great Hunger} or an {Gorta Mor} or an {Drochshaol}; before mentioned; accept just {Potato Famine} after the end]