11. It would be like not knowing that the Black Plague began in 1347. 12. The black plague of 1348 further contributed to depopulation and neglect. 13. In the Later Middle Ages the Black Plague struck Europe, arriving in 1348. 14. It turns out that he became sick with the Black Plague during the night. 15. Most epidemics are caused by contagious diseases, with occasional exceptions, such as black plague . 16. However, in 1720, the city was ravaged by the black plague , coming from Marseilles. 17. In 1348, Provence was devastated by the Black Plague , which greatly reduced the population. 18. In 1553 the black plague annihilates half of the population. 19. The Black plague affected Erdington severely as indicated in the 14th century local records. 20. Damastor, by Dimitri Iatrou-The Black Plague is decimating Europe's population and now assails England.