The History of the French Franc

In 1361, the plague returned to England for a second time. The death toll was not as great as the earlier outbreak, but it was particularly bad for children. So many children died in this second outbreak that it became known as the children's plague or the pestilence of the children. This second outbreak also confirmed the fears of many people, that the plague was likely to be a recurring threat. It permitted King Edward's third son to emerge as one of the most powerful figures in England.